This guide details how to obtain Bagon, Shelgon, and Salamence in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Bagon, a Dragon-type Pokémon evolving into the powerful Salamence, is exclusive to Pokémon Violet. This guide covers location strategies, trading, and evolution methods, as well as Salamence's strengths and weaknesses.

Bagon Locations (Pokémon Violet):

Bagon can be found in several areas of Pokémon Violet:

• East Province (Area Three): This vast area, rich with explorable caves, is a prime hunting ground.
• South Province (Area Five): A fixed spawn exists atop a mountain southwest of the bridge between the grassy and rocky regions.
• Dalizapa Passage: Located north of the Great Crater and south of Glaseado Mountain, this area features a deep hole accessible by Koraidon/Miraidon, containing various rare Pokémon including Bagon and Frigibax.
• 3-Star Tera Raids: Once you've earned three Gym Badges, Bagon may appear in these raids. Note that its Tera Type might differ from its standard type. These raids offer a chance to obtain Bagon with its Hidden Ability.

Acquiring Bagon in Pokémon Scarlet:

Since Bagon is Violet-exclusive, obtaining it in Scarlet requires trading or transferring via Pokémon HOME:

• Trading: Use the Union Circle to connect with other players and trade for a Bagon. A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required for online features.
• Pokémon HOME: Transfer Bagon from compatible games like Pokémon Sword/Shield (Expansion Pass), Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl, or directly from Pokémon HOME. Instructions:
  1. Move Bagon to your HOME Basic Box.
  2. Open your Pokémon Scarlet game and transfer Bagon from the HOME Basic Box to a Scarlet PC Box.

Evolving Bagon:

• Bagon to Shelgon: Level up Bagon to level 30.
• Shelgon to Salamence: Level up Shelgon to level 50. Exp. Candy (L, XL, or M) can expedite this process. Auto-battling against Pokémon near their level, such as Chansey (found in various locations), is also effective. Shelgon and Salamence can also be obtained from 4-star and 5/6-star Tera Raids, respectively.

Is Salamence Good?

Salamence, a Dragon/Flying pseudo-legendary Pokémon (600 base stat total), remains a powerful choice.

Salamence Stats:

• HP: 95
• Attack: 135
• Defense: 80
• Special Attack: 110
• Special Defense: 80
• Speed: 100
• Total: 600

Recommended Natures: Adamant (+Attack, -Special Attack) or Lonely (+Attack, -Defense) for physical builds; Timid (+Speed, -Attack) for special builds.

Salamence Strengths & Weaknesses:

• Strengths: Effective against Dragon, Fighting, and other types.
• Weaknesses: Ice (x4), Fairy, Dragon, Rock.
• Resistances: Grass, Water, Fire, Bug, Fighting.
• Immunity: Ground

Recommended Moves:

Salamence's high Attack stat makes it ideal for physical moves like Dragon Claw and Iron Head (via TM099). A special attacker build can utilize moves like Draco Meteor and Flamethrower.

This updated guide provides comprehensive information on obtaining and utilizing Bagon and its evolutions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.