# Salazzle - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Salazzle 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/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**: 97.493%
- **Sludge Wave**: 89.683%
- **Flamethrower**: 86.061%
- **Encore**: 82.934%
- **Substitute**: 10.800%
- **Overheat**: 9.912%
- **Protect**: 7.092%
- **Other**: 16.025%

## Common Abilities
- **Corrosion**: 98.324%
- **Oblivious**: 1.676%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 80.097%
- **Life Orb**: 7.511%
- **Focus Sash**: 4.372%
- **Leftovers**: 2.954%
- **Air Balloon**: 2.120%
- **Other**: 2.946%

## Common Teammates
- **Alomomola**: 79.959%
- **Great Tusk**: 75.876%
- **Gholdengo**: 73.809%
- **Darkrai**: 73.429%
- **Skarmory**: 73.019%
- **Hatterene**: 11.755%

## FAQ for Salazzle in gen9ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Salazzle?
Salazzle is frequently paired with Alomomola, Great Tusk, Gholdengo, Darkrai. 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 85.770% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Salazzle?
Salazzle is most effectively run with the ability **Corrosion** (98.324%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (80.097%).

### What is the most common role for Salazzle?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Salazzle often functions as a **tactical** 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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