Blastoise vs Salamence: Which Is Better?
Quick answer: Salamence is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups — full breakdown below.
Base Stats Comparison
Blastoise wins 2 stats, Salamence wins 4 stats.
Blastoise attacking Salamence
Not very effective
Salamence attacking Blastoise
Normal effectiveness
Physical Attributes
| Blastoise | Salamence | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.6m | 1.5m |
| Weight | 85.5kg | 102.6kg |
Abilities
Verdict: Which Is Better?
Salamence is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups.
- Salamence has a higher base stat total (600 vs 530).
- Salamence wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 2).
- Salamence hits Blastoise for 1x damage while only taking 0.5x back.
- Salamence is faster (100 vs 78 Speed), so it usually moves first.
Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Blastoise is outside the usage rankings, Salamence is ranked #102 (on 0.1% of teams).
Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.
Blastoise vs Salamence — FAQ
Is Blastoise better than Salamence?
Based on base stats and type matchups, Salamence is the better overall pick. Salamence has a higher base stat total (600 vs 530); Salamence wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 2).
Who would win a battle, Blastoise or Salamence?
Salamence has the type advantage — it deals 1x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Salamence is faster (100 vs 78 base Speed) and usually moves first.
Does Blastoise or Salamence have better stats?
Salamence has the higher base stat total (600 vs 530). Blastoise is bulkier, while Salamence hits harder.