# Salamence - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 National Dex

> Find the best Salamence builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Salamence Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **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/gen9nationaldex/Salamence)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Salamence
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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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**: 72.939%
- **Earthquake**: 72.725%
- **Substitute**: 54.539%
- **Fly**: 48.207%
- **Draco Meteor**: 25.114%
- **Fire Blast**: 23.165%
- **Hydro Pump**: 22.028%
- **Air Slash**: 21.981%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 16.717%
- **Outrage**: 9.575%

## Common Abilities
- **Moxie**: 69.468%
- **Intimidate**: 30.532%

## Common Items
- **Flyinium Z**: 48.872%
- **Choice Specs**: 21.996%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 6.626%
- **Leftovers**: 6.503%
- **Dragonium Z**: 4.458%
- **Firium Z**: 3.244%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 2.707%
- **Lum Berry**: 1.505%
- **Other**: 4.088%

## Common Teammates
- **Scizor-Mega**: 29.846%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 25.193%
- **Azumarill**: 24.409%
- **Sceptile-Mega**: 24.392%
- **Volcarona**: 23.886%
- **Tapu Koko**: 23.239%

## FAQ for Salamence in gen9nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Salamence?
Salamence is frequently paired with Scizor-Mega, Landorus-Therian, Azumarill, Sceptile-Mega. 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 `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 26.067% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Salamence?
Salamence is most effectively run with the ability **Moxie** (69.468%) and the item **Flyinium Z** (48.872%).

### What is the most common role for Salamence?
Based on common item usage (Flyinium Z), Salamence often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9nationaldex-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/gen9nationaldex/Salamence) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - Build teams with Salamence
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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