# Salamence - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments

> Find the best Salamence builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Salamence Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | 42.759% |
| **Record** | 62-83 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Salamence)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments/Salamence
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championstournaments](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ice (4x), Rock (2x), Dragon (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Bug (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Ground (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 75.000%
- **Protect**: 71.429%
- **Draco Meteor**: 50.000%
- **Dragon Claw**: 28.571%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 25.000%
- **Heat Wave**: 21.429%
- **Flamethrower**: 17.857%
- **Air Slash**: 14.286%
- **Rock Slide**: 10.714%
- **Breaking Swipe**: 10.714%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 92.857%
- **Moxie**: 7.143%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 46.429%
- **Choice Scarf**: 10.714%
- **Haban Berry**: 7.143%
- **Sablenite**: 7.143%
- **Focus Sash**: 7.143%
- **Yache Berry**: 3.571%
- **Leftovers**: 3.571%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 3.571%
- **Expert Belt**: 3.571%
- **Sharp Beak**: 3.571%

## Common Teammates
- **Rillaboom**: 53.571%
- **Kingambit**: 32.143%
- **Incineroar**: 28.571%
- **Raichu-Mega-Y**: 25.000%
- **Sneasler**: 25.000%
- **Floette-Eternal-Mega**: 25.000%

## Featured Teams with Salamence

### Team 1 by CptAuroOG
*Record: 6-1*
*Event: limitless-6aa1288fa4272c53be64b8e7*

**Pokemon**: Floette-Eternal, Raichu-Mega-Y, Gholdengo, Rillaboom, Arcanine-Hisui, Salamence

**Salamence Set**:
- **Ability**: Intimidate
- **Item**: Life Orb
- **Moves**: Draco Meteor, Heat Wave, Tailwind, Protect


## FAQ for Salamence in championstournaments-1760

### What are the top moves for Salamence?
The most common moves for Salamence are Tailwind, Protect, Draco Meteor, Dragon Claw. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Salamence?
Salamence is frequently paired with Rillaboom, Kingambit, Incineroar, Raichu-Mega-Y. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Salamence weak to and resistant against?
Salamence is weak to Ice (4x), Rock (2x), Dragon (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Grass (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), and is immune to Ground (0x).

### Which Tera Types are best for Salamence?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Salamence?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Salamence?
Salamence is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (92.857%) and the item **Life Orb** (46.429%).

### What is the most common role for Salamence?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Salamence often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the championstournaments-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Salamence?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 95 |
| Attack | 135 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 110 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 100 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Salamence on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Salamence) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championstournaments) - Build teams with Salamence
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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