Dragonite OR vs Salamence DM
Dragonite Outrage vs. Salamence Draco Meteor
Assuming against a neutral opponent (Snorlax raid boss for instance) and both dragon level 35 with 15 attack.
Practically, which one is better? (with reference to TDO, DPS & dodgability)
Answers
>Assuming against a neutral opponent (Snorlax raid boss for instance) and both dragon level 35 with 15 attack.
https://www.pokebattler.com/raids/defenders/SNORLAX/cp/25419/attackers/attackerLevels/35/strategies/CINEMATIC_ATTACK_WHEN_POSSIBLE/DEFENSE_RANDOM_MC?sort=OVERALL&weatherCondition=NO_WEATHER&dodgeStrategy=DODGE_REACTION_TIME&aggregation=AVERAGE
Rayquaza 484s > Salamence +18s > Dragonite +37s
I wonder what changed since earlier sims were showing Salamence lagging behind in performance. Level 35 isn't great for comparison since Dragonite doesn't reach the same DT breakpoint at that level as Salamence does, it gets more even when we up the level to 40.
But all in all it does look like Salamence is actually the real deal despite Draco Meteor being 1-bar. Having more base attack means it reaches breakpoints earlier than Dragonite which is definitely a big advantage. Then again, better not use rare candy on it because those could be put into Rayquaza.
