# Salamence - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C

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

## Best Salamence Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C (`gen9championsvgc2026regmc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regmc |
| **Usage** | 27% |
| **Win Rate** | 54.454% |
| **Record** | 379-317 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Salamence)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Salamence
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)

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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
- **Hyper Voice**: 59.391%
- **Protect**: 42.386%
- **Tailwind**: 26.650%
- **Double-Edge**: 18.528%
- **Draco Meteor**: 14.721%
- **Heat Wave**: 4.061%
- **Dragon Claw**: 3.299%
- **Dragon Dance**: 2.538%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 2.030%
- **Earthquake**: 1.777%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 96.401%
- **Trace**: 1.799%
- **Hospitality**: 1.028%
- **No Guard**: 0.514%
- **Insomnia**: 0.257%

## Common Items
- **Salamencite**: 99.157%
- **Life Orb**: 0.562%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 0.281%

## Common Teammates
- **Rillaboom**: 60.345%
- **Sneasler**: 58.621%
- **Incineroar**: 36.063%
- **Kingambit**: 34.914%
- **Basculegion**: 32.759%
- **Floette-Eternal**: 27.730%

## FAQ for Salamence in gen9championsvgc2026regmc-1760

### What are the top moves for Salamence?
The most common moves for Salamence are Hyper Voice, Protect, Tailwind, Double-Edge. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Salamence?
Salamence is frequently paired with Rillaboom, Sneasler, Incineroar, Kingambit. 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** (96.401%) and the item **Salamencite** (99.157%).

### What is the most common role for Salamence?
Based on common item usage (Salamencite), Salamence often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9championsvgc2026regmc-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/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Salamence) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - Build teams with Salamence
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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