# Salamence - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Salamence in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Salamence)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Salamence
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Common Moves
- **Draco Meteor**: 89.296%
- **Fire Blast**: 77.371%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 75.471%
- **Stone Edge**: 51.958%
- **Rock Slide**: 23.420%
- **Flamethrower**: 14.879%
- **Protect**: 11.819%
- **Hydro Pump**: 10.032%
- **Outrage**: 6.887%
- **Leer**: 5.774%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 93.992%
- **Moxie**: 6.008%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 71.251%
- **Life Orb**: 13.550%
- **Choice Band**: 5.470%
- **Choice Specs**: 3.651%
- **Lum Berry**: 1.736%
- **Other**: 4.342%

## Common Teammates
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 58.594%
- **Garchomp**: 57.698%
- **Rotom-Heat**: 47.591%
- **Aegislash**: 34.904%
- **Tyranitar-Mega**: 26.030%
- **Venusaur-Mega**: 25.733%

## FAQ for Salamence in vgc2015-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Salamence?
Salamence is frequently paired with Kangaskhan-Mega, Garchomp, Rotom-Heat, Aegislash. 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 60.644% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Salamence?
Salamence is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (93.992%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (71.251%).

### 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 vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Salamence) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - 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).*