# Salamence - Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Salamence in Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series8`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Salamence)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Salamence
- **Format Overview**: [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series8](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8)

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## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 87.734%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 83.141%
- **Rock Slide**: 73.172%
- **Outrage**: 66.887%
- **Earthquake**: 15.474%
- **Hurricane**: 9.688%
- **Draco Meteor**: 9.287%
- **Flamethrower**: 7.027%
- **Hydro Pump**: 6.954%
- **Heat Wave**: 6.174%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 89.053%
- **Moxie**: 10.947%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 76.079%
- **Safety Goggles**: 6.876%
- **Weakness Policy**: 6.276%
- **Assault Vest**: 5.476%
- **Expert Belt**: 1.336%
- **Other**: 3.956%

## Common Teammates
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 70.067%
- **Rillaboom**: 69.587%
- **Coalossal**: 62.696%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 62.559%
- **Dragapult**: 51.883%
- **Gastrodon**: 4.081%

## FAQ for Salamence in series8-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Salamence?
Salamence is frequently paired with Zacian-Crowned, Rillaboom, Coalossal, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 63.890% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Salamence?
Salamence is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (89.053%) and the item **Life Orb** (76.079%).

### What is the most common role for Salamence?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Salamence often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the series8-1760 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/series8/Salamence) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series8) - Build teams with Salamence
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*