# Salamence - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in SV

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

## Best Salamence Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | SV (`sv`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | sv |
| **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/sv/Salamence)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sv/Salamence
- **Format Overview**: [SV Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sv)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/sv](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sv)

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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
- **Tailwind**: 97.950%
- **Protect**: 90.172%
- **Hurricane**: 87.812%
- **Draco Meteor**: 81.825%
- **Dual Wingbeat**: 10.147%
- **Roar**: 7.824%
- **Helping Hand**: 6.829%
- **Other**: 17.441%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 99.856%
- **Moxie**: 0.144%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 82.066%
- **Sharp Beak**: 7.824%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 6.807%
- **Other**: 3.303%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre**: 88.025%
- **Amoonguss**: 80.784%
- **Calyrex-Ice**: 80.722%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 80.713%
- **Rillaboom**: 69.035%
- **Iron Treads**: 9.799%

## FAQ for Salamence in sv-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Salamence?
Salamence is frequently paired with Kyogre, Amoonguss, Calyrex-Ice, Grimmsnarl. 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 `68/0/0/188/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 79.293% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Salamence?
Salamence is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (99.856%) and the item **Life Orb** (82.066%).

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

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