Hundo Hunter
18 · COMPARISON · RAID
RAYQUAZA VS SALAMENCE

Rayquaza vs Salamence

Dragon-type kings — Rayquaza is the legendary, Salamence is the F2P alternative.

LEFT CORNER
Rayquaza
DragonFlying
ATK
284
DEF
170
STA
213
MAX CP
4,387
RIGHT CORNER
Salamence
DragonFlying
ATK
277
DEF
168
STA
216
MAX CP
4,289
01 · STAT DELTAS
Attack284277Rayquaza +3%
Defense170168Rayquaza +1%
Stamina213216Salamence +1%
Max CP4,3874,289Rayquaza +2%
02 · HEAD-TO-HEAD MATCHUP
Rayquaza attacking Salamence
×1.60

Rayquaza's STAB attacks are super-effective vs Salamence (×1.60).

Salamence attacking Rayquaza
×1.60

Salamence's STAB attacks are super-effective vs Rayquaza (×1.60).

03 · RECOMMENDED MOVESETS
Rayquaza
Salamence
04 · OTHER COMPARISONS
05 · FAQ
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.

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