# Salamence - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Salamence in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Salamence)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Salamence
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 83.063%
- **Dragon Dance**: 82.566%
- **Dragon Claw**: 40.197%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 39.532%
- **Fly**: 29.973%
- **Roost**: 29.650%
- **Fire Blast**: 16.657%
- **Draco Meteor**: 16.229%
- **Hydro Pump**: 16.195%
- **Crunch**: 10.470%

## Common Abilities
- **Moxie**: 68.048%
- **Intimidate**: 31.952%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 33.633%
- **Flyinium Z**: 30.820%
- **Choice Specs**: 16.189%
- **Leftovers**: 10.448%
- **Life Orb**: 4.531%
- **Other**: 4.379%

## Common Teammates
- **Hatterene**: 48.534%
- **Gyarados-Mega**: 32.489%
- **Kartana**: 32.090%
- **Kommo-o**: 32.036%
- **Tyranitar**: 27.001%
- **Slowbro**: 26.826%

## FAQ for Salamence in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Salamence?
The most common moves for Salamence are Earthquake, Dragon Dance, Dragon Claw, Dual Wingbeat. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Salamence?
Salamence is frequently paired with Hatterene, Gyarados-Mega, Kartana, Kommo-o. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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?
The top build for Salamence features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 34.477% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Salamence?
Salamence is most effectively run with the ability **Moxie** (68.048%) and the item **Focus Sash** (33.633%).

### What is the most common role for Salamence?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Salamence often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the gen8nationaldex-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/gen8nationaldex/Salamence) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Salamence
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*