# Salazzle - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 19 Moon Series

> Find the best Salazzle builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 19 Moon Series. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Salazzle Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Moon Series (`vgc2019moon`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019moon |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon/Salazzle)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon/Salazzle
- **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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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ground (4x), Water (2x), Psychic (2x), Rock (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/4x), Bug (1/4x), Fairy (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Sludge Bomb**: 99.895%
- **Flamethrower**: 94.199%
- **Foul Play**: 71.006%
- **Protect**: 69.665%
- **Fake Out**: 30.948%
- **Encore**: 19.958%
- **Other**: 14.328%

## Common Abilities
- **Corrosion**: 93.001%
- **Oblivious**: 6.999%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 71.775%
- **Focus Sash**: 27.161%
- **Other**: 1.064%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre**: 65.073%
- **Kartana**: 63.307%
- **Whimsicott**: 62.498%
- **Tapu Lele**: 53.555%
- **Palkia**: 51.041%
- **Lugia**: 17.455%

## FAQ for Salazzle in vgc2019moon-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Salazzle?
Salazzle is frequently paired with Kyogre, Kartana, Whimsicott, Tapu Lele. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Salazzle weak to and resistant against?
Salazzle is weak to Ground (4x), Water (2x), Psychic (2x), Rock (2x), resists Grass (1/4x), Bug (1/4x), Fairy (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### 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 `0/0/0/252/20/236`. This configuration accounts for 68.521% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Salazzle?
Salazzle is most effectively run with the ability **Corrosion** (93.001%) and the item **Life Orb** (71.775%).

### What is the most common role for Salazzle?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Salazzle often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the vgc2019moon-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/vgc2019moon/Salazzle) - 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 Salazzle
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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