Rayquaza vs Salamence
Dragon-type kings — Rayquaza is the legendary, Salamence is the F2P alternative.
Rayquaza's STAB attacks are super-effective vs Salamence (×1.60).
Salamence's STAB attacks are super-effective vs Rayquaza (×1.60).
- S-tier · general
- S-tier · Flying
- A-tier · general
- A-tier · Dragon
Who is stronger, Rayquaza or Salamence?
Based on raw stats, Rayquaza has higher attack and Rayquaza has higher max CP. In a head-to-head fight, Salamence has the type advantage. See the full breakdown above.
Rayquaza or Salamence for raids?
For raids, the answer depends on the boss. Rayquaza (Dragon/Flying) is best vs bosses weak to those types. Salamence (Dragon/Flying) is best vs bosses weak to those types. Open the dex page on each to see the full raid weakness profile.
Does Rayquaza beat Salamence 1-on-1?
Rayquaza's STAB attacks deal super-effective damage to Salamence (×1.60). Salamence's STAB attacks deal super-effective damage back (×1.60). The winner depends on who attacks first and bait shields.
What's the max CP of Rayquaza and Salamence?
Rayquaza: 4,387. Salamence: 4,289. Higher CP doesn't always mean better — Attack stat alone determines raid DPS.