# Salamence - VGC 2024 Regulation Set F Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Salamence in VGC 2024 Regulation Set F. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2024 Regulation Set F (`gen9vgc2024regf`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2024regf |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf/Salamence)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf/Salamence
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2024 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf)

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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
- **Tailwind**: 91.176%
- **Draco Meteor**: 71.504%
- **Protect**: 71.474%
- **Air Slash**: 67.693%
- **Roost**: 26.916%
- **Heat Wave**: 23.311%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 16.878%
- **Breaking Swipe**: 7.910%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 7.752%
- **Other**: 15.387%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 99.888%
- **Moxie**: 0.112%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 29.268%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 25.254%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 16.588%
- **Choice Scarf**: 15.242%
- **Clear Amulet**: 5.680%
- **Covert Cloak**: 3.183%
- **Other**: 4.785%

## Common Teammates
- **Okidogi**: 56.978%
- **Tyranitar**: 56.070%
- **Ogerpon-Wellspring**: 51.788%
- **Amoonguss**: 47.068%
- **Flutter Mane**: 31.902%
- **Raging Bolt**: 27.838%

## FAQ for Salamence in gen9vgc2024regf-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Salamence?
Salamence is frequently paired with Okidogi, Tyranitar, Ogerpon-Wellspring, Amoonguss. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Salamence?
The top build for Salamence features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 15.770% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Salamence?
Salamence is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (99.888%) and the item **Life Orb** (29.268%).

### What is the most common role for Salamence?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Salamence often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen9vgc2024regf-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/gen9vgc2024regf/Salamence) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2024 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2024regf) - 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).*