# Salazzle - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 OU

> Find the best Salazzle builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Salazzle Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **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/gen9ou/Salazzle)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Salazzle
- **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)

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## Common Moves
- **Toxic**: 96.895%
- **Overheat**: 86.193%
- **Encore**: 84.653%
- **Sludge Wave**: 74.816%
- **Flamethrower**: 16.647%
- **Endeavor**: 13.103%
- **Substitute**: 10.406%
- **Other**: 17.287%

## Common Abilities
- **Corrosion**: 99.821%
- **Oblivious**: 0.179%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 69.972%
- **Focus Sash**: 14.993%
- **Leftovers**: 9.193%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 2.752%
- **Other**: 3.091%

## Common Teammates
- **Lilligant-Hisui**: 66.963%
- **Hatterene**: 65.903%
- **Walking Wake**: 65.740%
- **Kingambit**: 65.501%
- **Torkoal**: 64.720%
- **Alomomola**: 21.664%

## FAQ for Salazzle in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Salazzle?
The most common moves for Salazzle are Toxic, Overheat, Encore, Sludge Wave. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Salazzle?
Salazzle is frequently paired with Lilligant-Hisui, Hatterene, Walking Wake, Kingambit. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Salazzle?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Salazzle?
The top build for Salazzle features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 72.659% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Salazzle?
Salazzle is most effectively run with the ability **Corrosion** (99.821%) and the item **Life Orb** (69.972%).

### What is the most common role for Salazzle?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Salazzle often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen9ou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Salazzle?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 68 |
| Attack | 64 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 111 |
| Sp. Def | 60 |
| Speed | 117 |
| **BST** | **480** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Salazzle on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Salazzle) - 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 Salazzle
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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