# Salazzle - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Salazzle in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Salazzle)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Salazzle
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)

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## Common Moves
- **Sludge Bomb**: 94.656%
- **Fake Out**: 77.037%
- **Protect**: 57.517%
- **Flamethrower**: 45.036%
- **Fire Blast**: 37.430%
- **Toxic**: 30.586%
- **Overheat**: 11.655%
- **Nasty Plot**: 7.780%
- **Encore**: 7.439%
- **Helping Hand**: 7.101%

## Common Abilities
- **Corrosion**: 50.394%
- **Oblivious**: 49.606%

## Common Items
- **Poisonium Z**: 40.201%
- **Focus Sash**: 30.844%
- **Life Orb**: 17.744%
- **Firium Z**: 8.638%
- **Other**: 2.574%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar-Mega**: 37.175%
- **Tapu Koko**: 36.476%
- **Amoonguss**: 30.587%
- **Landorus**: 27.564%
- **Primeape**: 27.559%
- **Parasect**: 17.375%

## FAQ for Salazzle in vgc2018pgl-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Salazzle?
Salazzle is frequently paired with Tyranitar-Mega, Tapu Koko, Amoonguss, Landorus. 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 `0/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 33.781% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Salazzle?
Salazzle is most effectively run with the ability **Corrosion** (50.394%) and the item **Poisonium Z** (40.201%).

### What is the most common role for Salazzle?
Based on common item usage (Poisonium Z), Salazzle often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018pgl-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/vgc2018pgl/Salazzle) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018pgl) - 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).*