# Salazzle - OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Salazzle in OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou/Salazzle)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ou/Salazzle
- **Format Overview**: [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Toxic**: 95.013%
- **Substitute**: 91.441%
- **Protect**: 88.638%
- **Sludge Wave**: 73.416%
- **Flamethrower**: 25.781%
- **Nasty Plot**: 4.531%
- **Fire Blast**: 4.461%
- **Other**: 16.719%

## Common Abilities
- **Corrosion**: 99.325%
- **Oblivious**: 0.675%

## Common Items
- **Black Sludge**: 86.071%
- **Focus Sash**: 6.951%
- **Leftovers**: 2.379%
- **Other**: 4.599%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus-Therian**: 77.010%
- **Ferrothorn**: 75.733%
- **Medicham-Mega**: 70.035%
- **Alomomola**: 66.027%
- **Serperior**: 65.265%
- **Latias-Mega**: 10.205%

## FAQ for Salazzle in ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Salazzle?
The most common moves for Salazzle are Toxic, Substitute, Protect, Sludge Wave. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Salazzle?
Salazzle is frequently paired with Landorus-Therian, Ferrothorn, Medicham-Mega, Alomomola. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Salazzle?
The top build for Salazzle features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `248/0/0/8/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 76.506% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Salazzle?
Salazzle is most effectively run with the ability **Corrosion** (99.325%) and the item **Black Sludge** (86.071%).

### What is the most common role for Salazzle?
Based on common item usage (Black Sludge), Salazzle often functions as a **tactical** in the ou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Salazzle?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 68 |
| Attack | 64 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 111 |
| Sp. Def | 60 |
| Speed | 117 |
| **BST** | **480** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Salazzle on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou/Salazzle) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - Build teams with Salazzle
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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