# Salamence - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 16

> Find the best Salamence builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Salamence Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **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/vgc2016/Salamence)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Salamence
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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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
- **Protect**: 82.362%
- **Tailwind**: 77.470%
- **Draco Meteor**: 77.317%
- **Flamethrower**: 57.235%
- **Double-Edge**: 24.419%
- **Hyper Voice**: 14.604%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 9.758%
- **Earthquake**: 8.287%
- **Stone Edge**: 8.235%
- **Fire Blast**: 7.941%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 96.778%
- **Moxie**: 3.222%

## Common Items
- **Lum Berry**: 44.047%
- **Life Orb**: 24.357%
- **Choice Scarf**: 13.736%
- **Sablenite**: 11.896%
- **Focus Sash**: 2.009%
- **Other**: 3.956%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre-Primal**: 56.516%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 43.422%
- **Yveltal**: 33.324%
- **Whimsicott**: 25.919%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 21.138%
- **Dialga**: 21.131%

## FAQ for Salamence in vgc2016-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Salamence?
Salamence is frequently paired with Kyogre-Primal, Gengar-Mega, Yveltal, Whimsicott. 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 `36/0/4/132/84/252`. This configuration accounts for 33.182% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Salamence?
Salamence is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (96.778%) and the item **Lum Berry** (44.047%).

### What is the most common role for Salamence?
Based on common item usage (Lum Berry), Salamence often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2016-1760 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/vgc2016/Salamence) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - Build teams with Salamence
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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