# Salamence - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2

> Find the best Salamence builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Salamence Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 (`gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **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/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals/Salamence)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals/Salamence
- **Format Overview**: [Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ice (4x), Rock (2x), Dragon (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Bug (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Ground (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 100.000%
- **Iron Head**: 57.143%
- **Draco Meteor**: 42.857%
- **Tailwind**: 42.857%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 42.857%
- **Dragon Dance**: 28.571%
- **Dragon Claw**: 28.571%
- **Heat Wave**: 14.286%
- **Earthquake**: 14.286%
- **Brick Break**: 14.286%

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

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 28.571%
- **Clear Amulet**: 28.571%
- **Expert Belt**: 14.286%
- **Focus Sash**: 14.286%
- **Razor Claw**: 14.286%

## Common Teammates
- **Flutter Mane**: 71.429%
- **Brute Bonnet**: 42.857%
- **Ceruledge**: 28.571%
- **Murkrow**: 28.571%
- **Torkoal**: 28.571%
- **Volcarona**: 28.571%

## FAQ for Salamence in gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Salamence?
Salamence is frequently paired with Flutter Mane, Brute Bonnet, Ceruledge, Murkrow. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Salamence weak to and resistant against?
Salamence is weak to Ice (4x), Rock (2x), Dragon (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Grass (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), and is immune to Ground (0x).

### Which Tera Types are best for Salamence?
The most common Tera Types for Salamence are steel, fire. Specifically, Tera steel is used in 85.714% 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** (28.571%).

### What is the most common role for Salamence?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Salamence often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals-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/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals/Salamence) - Full interactive stats page
- [Bochum Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series2bochumregionals) - Build teams with Salamence
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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