# Salamence - VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2024 Regulation Set H (`gen9vgc2024regh`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2024regh |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Salamence)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Salamence
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)

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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**: 77.351%
- **Protect**: 73.903%
- **Draco Meteor**: 66.701%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 42.972%
- **Hurricane**: 28.627%
- **Air Slash**: 19.124%
- **Rock Slide**: 17.120%
- **Heat Wave**: 16.792%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 9.766%
- **Dragon Claw**: 8.448%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 97.422%
- **Moxie**: 2.578%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 25.218%
- **Lum Berry**: 23.420%
- **Safety Goggles**: 9.698%
- **Clear Amulet**: 9.533%
- **Covert Cloak**: 9.464%
- **Choice Specs**: 6.810%
- **Choice Scarf**: 3.948%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.835%
- **Choice Band**: 2.764%
- **Leftovers**: 1.521%

## Common Teammates
- **Rillaboom**: 33.888%
- **Volcarona**: 31.165%
- **Gholdengo**: 30.724%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 28.026%
- **Archaludon**: 24.999%
- **Inteleon**: 23.035%

## FAQ for Salamence in gen9vgc2024regh-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Salamence?
Salamence is frequently paired with Rillaboom, Volcarona, Gholdengo, Grimmsnarl. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 17.171% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Salamence?
Salamence is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (97.422%) and the item **Life Orb** (25.218%).

### What is the most common role for Salamence?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Salamence often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen9vgc2024regh-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/gen9vgc2024regh/Salamence) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2024regh) - Build teams with Salamence
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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