# Salamence - VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Salamence in VGC 2026 Regulation Set F. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set F (`gen9vgc2026regf`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regf |
| **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/gen9vgc2026regf/Salamence)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf/Salamence
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf)

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## Common Moves
- **Air Slash**: 84.109%
- **Heat Wave**: 83.886%
- **Protect**: 81.746%
- **Dragon Cheer**: 78.925%
- **Earthquake**: 10.108%
- **Draco Meteor**: 8.562%
- **Rock Slide**: 7.912%
- **Outrage**: 7.342%
- **Double-Edge**: 7.342%
- **Dragon Claw**: 5.156%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 100.000%
- **Moxie**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 78.925%
- **Choice Band**: 7.357%
- **Life Orb**: 4.598%
- **Choice Specs**: 4.392%
- **Other**: 4.729%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 79.232%
- **Sceptile**: 78.925%
- **Feraligatr**: 78.925%
- **Skeledirge**: 78.925%
- **Sandaconda**: 78.925%
- **Flutter Mane**: 8.316%

## FAQ for Salamence in gen9vgc2026regf-1760

### What are the top moves for Salamence?
The most common moves for Salamence are Air Slash, Heat Wave, Protect, Dragon Cheer. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Salamence?
Salamence is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Sceptile, Feraligatr, Skeledirge. 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 **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/0/68/188`. This configuration accounts for 78.925% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Salamence?
Salamence is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (100.000%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (78.925%).

### What is the most common role for Salamence?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Salamence often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9vgc2026regf-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/gen9vgc2026regf/Salamence) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2026regf) - Build teams with Salamence
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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