Salamence

Salamence (Japanese: ボーマンダ Bohmandaa) is a /-type Pseudo-Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation III. It is also a Mega Pokémon. .

Physiology
Salamence is a blue and red dragon like Pokémon with huge red wings and red eyebrows. It has large blue ears and its front and hind feet have four toes each. The top part of its tail is blue while the bottom is red. Its underbelly is a light tan color with stripes. The differences between the regular color and the shiny variant of Salamence are that it has a green body while the belly plates, and red sections have changed to orange. It is big enough that a trainer could stand on its back.

Special abilities
Salamence can learn Dragon Claw, Flamethrower, and Hydro Pump. Salamence can also intimidate foes by lowering their Attack power.

Evolution
Salamence evolves from Shelgon at level 50 and is the final evolution form of Bagon. It can further evolve into Mega Salamence using its Mega Stone.

Anime
Salamence first appeared in anime in MS006 where it was used by Butler. Drake also had a Salamence. Hunter J's Salamence appeared in Mutiny In The Bounty!.

Known trainers with a Salamence

 * Drake
 * Pokémon Hunter J
 * Butler
 * Silver (Pokémon Chronicles)

Trivia
Salamence is one of five Pokémon that can naturally learn a HM move.

Origin
Salamence is based on a dragon.

Etymology
Salamence seems to be a combination of the words "salamander" and "menace".