History FanonPokedex / Bagon

These impressions of Bagon and its evolutions have manifested themselves in a number of often vitriolic depictions of the creatures from this line. Bagon and its evolutions make numerous appearances as enemies of varying degrees of strength in a number of roleplaying games. The final form, Salamence, regularly assumes the role of a major antagonist in a truly staggering range of works, including within [[Literature/TheHobbit a novel by a celebrated author of fantasy fiction]], as a boss a [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincess wildly popular action adventure video game]], [[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim as agents of an evil deity in a RPG set in a subarctic land]], and as a form assumed by a evil sorceress [[Disney/SleepingBeauty within an animated film]] based off of [[Literature/SleepingBeauty a fairy tale.]]

Although they have been known to exhibit immense loyalty to their trainers, Salamence are by far the most dangerous members of the Bagon line. As creatures, Salamence are effectively living weapons, with sharp claws on each limb, a mouthful of razor-like teeth, and breath attacks with a destructive potential in the top percentage of those utilized by other Pokémon. Unlike both of its younger brethren, Salamence is not only capable of killing and devouring an unwary trainer without great effort, but has been recorded as doing so on occasion. In spite of Salamence's reputation as a man-eater, it appears that the vast majority of fatal encounters between humans and Salamence stem from the latter's notorious temperament rather than any true hunger. Salamence by and large are fairly ill-tempered, and typically suffer unwelcome entities on their territory of any sort and perceived threats to themselves or to any offspring or companions exceedingly poorly. Researchers are presently at a loss to account for the degree of aggression exhibited by Salamence, though observations of captive individuals suggest a connection between individual Salamence's experiences as a Shelgon and its temperament after evolution. An enraged Salamence is often also a public safety hazard, as incensed Salamence have been noted to enter mindless rampages that end only after the individual is too physically exhausted to continue. Due to their incredible strength and their often vicious temperament, it is not unheard of for a captive Salamence's opponent in a battle to be seriously injured or killed. For this reason, a number of minor leagues and tournaments have opted or otherwise have for times in the past opted to ban the creatures entirely from their matches, and a handful of larger leagues have received petitions from concerned trainers and public safety officials to follow suit, though they presently remain legal in the Indigo, Hoenn, Sinnoh, and Unova Leagues.