Pokémon Bagon Guide: Capture and Evolution Tips Revealed

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, trading, evolution, and Salamence's viability in battle.

Bagon Locations in Pokémon Violet

Several locations in Pokémon Violet offer Bagon encounters:

• East Province (Area Three): This expansive area, rich with explorable caves, is a prime hunting ground.
• South Province (Area Five): A fixed Bagon spawn exists atop a mountain southwest of the bridge connecting 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, you can encounter Bagon in these raids. Remember, its Tera Type might differ from its standard type. These raids may also yield Bagon with its Hidden Ability.

Acquiring Bagon in Pokémon Scarlet

Since Bagon is absent from Pokémon Scarlet, trading or transferring is necessary:

• Trading: Utilize the Union Circle to trade with a Pokémon Violet player. 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. Follow these steps:
  1. Open Pokémon HOME; select the source game.
  2. Move Bagon to the Basic Box (leftmost box). Save and exit.
  3. Open your Pokémon Scarlet file; transfer Bagon from the Basic Box to a PC Box.
  4. Save and exit.

Evolving Bagon and Shelgon

Bagon evolves into Shelgon at level 30, and Shelgon evolves into Salamence at level 50. Efficient leveling methods include:

• Auto-battling: Utilize auto-battle against appropriately leveled Pokémon. Chansey (found in various locations) provides significant experience.
• Exp. Candy: Exp. Candy L or XL significantly boosts levels; Exp. Candy M is also effective.
• Tera Raids: Shelgon can be obtained from 4-star Tera Raids, and Salamence from 5/6-star raids.

Salamence's Battle Viability

Salamence, a Dragon/Flying pseudo-legendary (600 base stat total), is a formidable Pokémon.

• Stats: HP: 95, Attack: 135, Sp. Attack: 110, Defense: 80, Sp. Defense: 80, Speed: 100.
• Nature: Adamant (+Attack, -Sp. Attack) or Lonely (+Attack, -Defense) are recommended for physical attackers; Timid (+Speed, -Attack) for special attackers.
• Type Effectiveness: Super effective against Dragon; weak to Ice (x4), Fairy, Dragon, Rock; resists Grass, Water, Fire, Fighting, Bug; immune to Ground.
• Moves: Its high Attack stat favors physical moves like Dragon Claw. Iron Head (TM099) counters Fairy and Rock weaknesses. For special attackers, Draco Meteor and Flamethrower are viable options.

This comprehensive guide ensures you can successfully add Bagon, Shelgon, and the powerful Salamence to your Pokémon team. Remember to utilize the most efficient methods for obtaining and evolving these valuable Pokémon.