# Salamence - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

> Find the best Salamence builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Salamence Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## 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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## 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
- **Dragon Dance**: 99.886%
- **Earthquake**: 94.849%
- **Dragon Claw**: 83.608%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 81.680%
- **Iron Tail**: 16.674%
- **Stone Edge**: 12.881%
- **Other**: 10.422%

## Common Abilities
- **Moxie**: 78.872%
- **Intimidate**: 21.128%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 47.437%
- **Life Orb**: 16.916%
- **Wide Lens**: 12.881%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 12.780%
- **Leftovers**: 5.072%
- **Other**: 4.913%

## Common Teammates
- **Kartana**: 48.552%
- **Kommo-o**: 47.499%
- **Gyarados-Mega**: 47.437%
- **Hatterene**: 47.437%
- **Weavile**: 34.797%
- **Blaziken**: 28.757%

## FAQ for Salamence in gen8nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Salamence?
Salamence is frequently paired with Kartana, Kommo-o, Gyarados-Mega, Hatterene. 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?
The top build for Salamence features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 47.437% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Salamence?
Salamence is most effectively run with the ability **Moxie** (78.872%) and the item **Focus Sash** (47.437%).

### 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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