Charizard 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
Charizard wins 1 stat, Salamence wins 4 stats, 1 tied.
Charizard attacking Salamence
Normal effectiveness
Salamence attacking Charizard
Normal effectiveness
Physical Attributes
| Charizard | Salamence | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.7m | 1.5m |
| Weight | 90.5kg | 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 534).
- Salamence wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 1).
Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Charizard is ranked #87 (on 0.2% of teams), 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.
Charizard vs Salamence — FAQ
Is Charizard 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 534); Salamence wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 1).
Who would win a battle, Charizard or Salamence?
Neither has a type advantage (1x both ways). Both have identical 100 base Speed. Salamence hits harder (135 vs 109 best attacking stat).
Does Charizard or Salamence have better stats?
Salamence has the higher base stat total (600 vs 534). Salamence is both bulkier and stronger offensively.