# Salamence - San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 (`gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Salamence)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Salamence
- **Format Overview**: [San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals)

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## Common Moves
- **Draco Meteor**: 75.000%
- **Tailwind**: 75.000%
- **Protect**: 56.250%
- **Heat Wave**: 43.750%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 25.000%
- **Hurricane**: 25.000%
- **Earthquake**: 18.750%
- **Focus Energy**: 18.750%
- **Dragon Claw**: 12.500%
- **Iron Head**: 12.500%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 93.750%
- **Moxie**: 6.250%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 50.000%
- **Razor Claw**: 18.750%
- **Mirror Herb**: 6.250%
- **Assault Vest**: 6.250%
- **Clear Amulet**: 6.250%
- **Safety Goggles**: 6.250%
- **Focus Sash**: 6.250%

## Common Teammates
- **Gholdengo**: 50.000%
- **Skeledirge**: 37.500%
- **Amoonguss**: 37.500%
- **Kingambit**: 31.250%
- **Maushold**: 31.250%
- **Annihilape**: 31.250%

## FAQ for Salamence in gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Salamence?
Salamence is frequently paired with Gholdengo, Skeledirge, Amoonguss, 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 fire, steel, flying. Specifically, Tera fire is used in 56.250% 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** (93.750%) and the item **Life Orb** (50.000%).

### What is the most common role for Salamence?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Salamence often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals-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/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Salamence) - Full interactive stats page
- [San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals) - Build teams with Salamence
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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