# Salamence - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 7 Monotype

> Find the best Salamence builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 7 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Salamence Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **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/monotype/Salamence)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype/Salamence
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype)

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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
- **Earthquake**: 90.519%
- **Outrage**: 48.119%
- **Dragon Dance**: 45.826%
- **Roost**: 45.804%
- **Flamethrower**: 36.587%
- **Air Slash**: 34.481%
- **Temper Flare**: 32.847%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 24.061%
- **Iron Head**: 9.145%
- **Hurricane**: 6.368%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 85.597%
- **Moxie**: 14.403%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 75.449%
- **Choice Scarf**: 10.893%
- **Lum Berry**: 6.301%
- **Life Orb**: 3.831%
- **Other**: 3.526%

## Common Teammates
- **Corviknight**: 72.629%
- **Landorus**: 65.063%
- **Dragonite**: 46.335%
- **Gliscor**: 35.982%
- **Enamorus**: 34.826%
- **Tornadus-Therian**: 34.046%

## FAQ for Salamence in monotype-1760

### What are the top moves for Salamence?
The most common moves for Salamence are Earthquake, Outrage, Dragon Dance, Roost. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Salamence?
Salamence is frequently paired with Corviknight, Landorus, Dragonite, Gliscor. 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?
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 `252/0/104/0/0/152`. This configuration accounts for 34.437% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Salamence?
Salamence is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (85.597%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (75.449%).

### What is the most common role for Salamence?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Salamence often functions as a **tactical** in the monotype-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/monotype/Salamence) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/monotype) - Build teams with Salamence
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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