# Salamence - VGC 19 Moon Series Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Salamence in VGC 19 Moon Series. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Moon Series (`vgc2019moon`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019moon |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon/Salamence)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon/Salamence
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Moon Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Salamence.

## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 82.534%
- **Flamethrower**: 75.008%
- **Draco Meteor**: 67.747%
- **Roar**: 56.486%
- **Protect**: 32.001%
- **Fire Blast**: 10.834%
- **Bulldoze**: 10.517%
- **Rock Slide**: 9.539%
- **Dragon Dance**: 8.836%
- **Double-Edge**: 7.129%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 99.995%
- **Moxie**: 0.005%

## Common Items
- **Safety Goggles**: 46.596%
- **Mago Berry**: 9.931%
- **Wide Lens**: 8.094%
- **Firium Z**: 7.814%
- **Focus Sash**: 6.248%
- **Assault Vest**: 5.360%
- **Roseli Berry**: 5.285%
- **Dragonium Z**: 3.923%
- **Flyinium Z**: 1.519%
- **Adrenaline Orb**: 1.361%

## Common Teammates
- **Xerneas**: 71.813%
- **Groudon**: 56.074%
- **Amoonguss**: 55.925%
- **Stakataka**: 49.659%
- **Solgaleo**: 21.945%
- **Virizion**: 8.078%

## FAQ for Salamence in vgc2019moon-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Salamence?
Salamence is frequently paired with Xerneas, Groudon, Amoonguss, Stakataka. 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 **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `60/0/0/0/244/204`. This configuration accounts for 46.265% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Salamence?
Salamence is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (99.995%) and the item **Safety Goggles** (46.596%).

### What is the most common role for Salamence?
Based on common item usage (Safety Goggles), Salamence often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2019moon-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/vgc2019moon/Salamence) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Moon Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019moon) - 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).*