# Salamence - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Salamence in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Salamence)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Salamence
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Flamethrower**: 65.307%
- **Draco Meteor**: 56.738%
- **Bulldoze**: 53.815%
- **Protect**: 48.152%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 38.017%
- **Dragon Dance**: 33.798%
- **Earthquake**: 30.447%
- **Fly**: 27.617%
- **Hydro Pump**: 15.714%
- **Dragon Claw**: 10.459%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 99.978%
- **Moxie**: 0.022%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 48.423%
- **Flyinium Z**: 27.614%
- **Dragonium Z**: 9.629%
- **Groundium Z**: 5.125%
- **Aguav Berry**: 1.756%
- **Wiki Berry**: 1.287%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 1.258%
- **Other**: 4.908%

## Common Teammates
- **Metagross**: 57.187%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 53.908%
- **Milotic**: 29.115%
- **Snorlax**: 27.296%
- **Marowak-Alola**: 21.096%
- **Muk-Alola**: 20.378%

## FAQ for Salamence in vgc2017-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Salamence?
Salamence is frequently paired with Metagross, Tapu Bulu, Milotic, Snorlax. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `140/0/4/92/44/228`. This configuration accounts for 22.300% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Salamence?
Salamence is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (99.978%) and the item **Assault Vest** (48.423%).

### What is the most common role for Salamence?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Salamence often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2017-1760 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/vgc2017/Salamence) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - 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).*