# Salazzle - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Salazzle 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/Salazzle)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Salazzle
- **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
- **Sludge Bomb**: 97.349%
- **Flamethrower**: 96.012%
- **Fake Out**: 92.359%
- **Encore**: 61.249%
- **Protect**: 15.279%
- **Taunt**: 7.796%
- **Overheat**: 6.673%
- **Nasty Plot**: 6.206%
- **Other**: 17.076%

## Common Abilities
- **Corrosion**: 61.014%
- **Oblivious**: 38.986%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 46.692%
- **Poisonium Z**: 34.530%
- **Firium Z**: 6.065%
- **Choice Scarf**: 4.563%
- **Choice Specs**: 1.933%
- **Life Orb**: 1.739%
- **Other**: 4.478%

## Common Teammates
- **Milotic**: 38.874%
- **Gigalith**: 37.107%
- **Stoutland**: 28.830%
- **Hariyama**: 28.822%
- **Pheromosa**: 18.823%
- **Drifblim**: 16.799%

## FAQ for Salazzle in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Salazzle?
The most common moves for Salazzle are Sludge Bomb, Flamethrower, Fake Out, Encore. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Salazzle?
Salazzle is frequently paired with Milotic, Gigalith, Stoutland, Hariyama. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Salazzle?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Salazzle?
The top build for Salazzle features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 45.027% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Salazzle?
Salazzle is most effectively run with the ability **Corrosion** (61.014%) and the item **Focus Sash** (46.692%).

### What is the most common role for Salazzle?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Salazzle often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the vgc2017-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Salazzle?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 68 |
| Attack | 64 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 111 |
| Sp. Def | 60 |
| Speed | 117 |
| **BST** | **480** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Salazzle on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Salazzle) - 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 Salazzle
- [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).*