# Salamence - Gen 3 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Salamence in Gen 3 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 3 OverUsed (`rse`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | rse |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rse/Salamence)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/rse/Salamence
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 3 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rse)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/rse](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/rse)

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## Common Moves
- **Brick Break**: 64.693%
- **Hidden Power Flying**: 64.177%
- **Dragon Dance**: 62.330%
- **Rock Slide**: 54.511%
- **Earthquake**: 46.476%
- **Fire Blast**: 33.513%
- **Dragon Claw**: 29.793%
- **Hidden Power Grass**: 20.508%
- **Flamethrower**: 9.892%
- **Other**: 14.105%

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

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 92.098%
- **Choice Band**: 7.221%
- **Other**: 0.681%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 58.537%
- **Metagross**: 53.637%
- **Swampert**: 44.009%
- **Snorlax**: 30.401%
- **Suicune**: 29.055%
- **Jirachi**: 24.230%

## FAQ for Salamence in rse-1760

### What are the top moves for Salamence?
The most common moves for Salamence are Brick Break, Hidden Power Flying, Dragon Dance, Rock Slide. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Salamence?
Salamence is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Metagross, Swampert, Snorlax. 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 **Rash** nature with an EV spread of `0/4/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 10.744% 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 **Leftovers** (92.098%).

### What is the most common role for Salamence?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Salamence often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the rse-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/rse/Salamence) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 3 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rse) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/rse) - Build teams with Salamence
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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