# Salamence - Liverpool Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Salamence in Liverpool Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Liverpool Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 (`gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals/Salamence)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals/Salamence
- **Format Overview**: [Liverpool Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals)

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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
- **Protect**: 91.935%
- **Draco Meteor**: 85.484%
- **Tailwind**: 77.419%
- **Hurricane**: 75.806%
- **Dragon Claw**: 14.516%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 14.516%
- **Focus Energy**: 8.065%
- **Flamethrower**: 6.452%
- **Air Slash**: 4.839%
- **Dragon Dance**: 3.226%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 70.968%
- **Sharp Beak**: 6.452%
- **Scope Lens**: 6.452%
- **Mirror Herb**: 3.226%
- **Safety Goggles**: 3.226%
- **Haban Berry**: 1.613%
- **Clear Amulet**: 1.613%
- **Choice Specs**: 1.613%
- **undefined**: 1.613%
- **Razor Claw**: 1.613%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 75.806%
- **Amoonguss**: 75.806%
- **Palafin**: 61.290%
- **Kingambit**: 61.290%
- **Gholdengo**: 58.065%
- **Tauros-Paldea-Aqua**: 19.606%

## FAQ for Salamence in gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals-1760

### What are the top moves for Salamence?
The most common moves for Salamence are Protect, Draco Meteor, Tailwind, Hurricane. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Salamence?
Salamence is frequently paired with Pelipper, Amoonguss, Palafin, Kingambit. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Salamence?
The most common Tera Types for Salamence are steel, fire, dragon. Specifically, Tera steel is used in 93.548% of builds.

### 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** (100.000%) and the item **Life Orb** (70.968%).

### What is the most common role for Salamence?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Salamence often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals-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/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals/Salamence) - Full interactive stats page
- [Liverpool Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series1liverpoolregionals) - Build teams with Salamence
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*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).*