# Salamence - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Salamence in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Salamence)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Salamence
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

---

Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Salamence.

## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 82.924%
- **Dragon Dance**: 82.570%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 80.301%
- **Substitute**: 50.818%
- **Roost**: 16.997%
- **Fire Blast**: 12.945%
- **Draco Meteor**: 12.516%
- **Hydro Pump**: 11.733%
- **Air Slash**: 11.576%
- **Outrage**: 10.811%

## Common Abilities
- **Moxie**: 81.616%
- **Intimidate**: 18.384%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 64.786%
- **Choice Specs**: 11.627%
- **Life Orb**: 6.971%
- **Lum Berry**: 6.188%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 5.869%
- **Other**: 4.557%

## Common Teammates
- **Glimmora**: 45.259%
- **Iron Treads**: 43.404%
- **Hatterene**: 41.700%
- **Samurott-Hisui**: 39.877%
- **Iron Moth**: 39.790%
- **Zamazenta**: 29.673%

## FAQ for Salamence in gen9ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Salamence?
Salamence is frequently paired with Glimmora, Iron Treads, Hatterene, Samurott-Hisui. 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 `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 49.644% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Salamence?
Salamence is most effectively run with the ability **Moxie** (81.616%) and the item **Leftovers** (64.786%).

### What is the most common role for Salamence?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Salamence often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9ou-1825 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** |

---

## Additional Resources

- [View Salamence on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Salamence) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Salamence
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

---
*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).*