# Salamence - SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Salamence in SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC (`sinnohclassic`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | sinnohclassic |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic/Salamence)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic/Salamence
- **Format Overview**: [SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Salamence.

## Common Moves
- **Draco Meteor**: 72.653%
- **Protect**: 52.770%
- **Flamethrower**: 49.322%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 40.136%
- **Rock Slide**: 33.638%
- **Fire Blast**: 26.083%
- **Hydro Pump**: 19.638%
- **Heat Wave**: 14.766%
- **Roost**: 14.390%
- **Dragon Claw**: 13.858%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 96.931%
- **Moxie**: 3.069%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 28.429%
- **Focus Sash**: 18.108%
- **Yache Berry**: 16.522%
- **Choice Specs**: 13.584%
- **Life Orb**: 6.876%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 6.085%
- **Lum Berry**: 4.933%
- **Eject Button**: 3.327%
- **Other**: 2.136%

## Common Teammates
- **Metagross**: 55.570%
- **Cresselia**: 49.257%
- **Ludicolo**: 23.903%
- **Ninetales**: 18.938%
- **Rotom-Heat**: 17.262%
- **Raikou**: 15.396%

## FAQ for Salamence in sinnohclassic-1760

### What are the top moves for Salamence?
The most common moves for Salamence are Draco Meteor, Protect, Flamethrower, Dragon Pulse. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Salamence?
Salamence is frequently paired with Metagross, Cresselia, Ludicolo, Ninetales. 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 **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 22.897% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Salamence?
Salamence is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (96.931%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (28.429%).

### What is the most common role for Salamence?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Salamence often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the sinnohclassic-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/sinnohclassic/Salamence) - Full interactive stats page
- [SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/sinnohclassic) - 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).*