# Salamence-Mega - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Salamence-Mega in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Salamence-Mega)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Salamence-Mega
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 99.616%
- **Dragon Dance**: 69.763%
- **Roost**: 61.678%
- **Return**: 50.836%
- **Double-Edge**: 34.464%
- **Hyper Voice**: 22.117%
- **Tailwind**: 18.779%
- **Flamethrower**: 12.585%
- **Earthquake**: 12.464%
- **Other**: 17.699%

## Common Abilities
- **Aerilate**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Salamencite**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 68.752%
- **Tapu Koko**: 52.433%
- **Cresselia**: 47.938%
- **Kartana**: 46.196%
- **Gastrodon**: 20.495%
- **Snorlax**: 17.019%

## FAQ for Salamence-Mega in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Salamence-Mega?
The most common moves for Salamence-Mega are Protect, Dragon Dance, Roost, Return. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Salamence-Mega?
Salamence-Mega is frequently paired with Incineroar, Tapu Koko, Cresselia, Kartana. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Salamence-Mega?
The top build for Salamence-Mega features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `84/68/4/0/252/100`. This configuration accounts for 10.378% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Salamence-Mega?
Salamence-Mega is most effectively run with the ability **Aerilate** (100.000%) and the item **Salamencite** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Salamence-Mega?
Based on common item usage (Salamencite), Salamence-Mega often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Salamence-Mega?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 95 |
| Attack | 145 |
| Defense | 130 |
| Sp. Atk | 120 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 120 |
| **BST** | **700** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Salamence-Mega on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Salamence-Mega) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Salamence-Mega
- [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).*