# Salamence-Mega - VGC 19 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Salamence-Mega in VGC 19 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Global Link (`vgc2019pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Salamence-Mega)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Salamence-Mega
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl)

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## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 98.436%
- **Double-Edge**: 97.286%
- **Protect**: 82.647%
- **Hyper Voice**: 57.201%
- **Draco Meteor**: 36.475%
- **Earthquake**: 23.343%
- **Other**: 4.612%

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

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

## Common Teammates
- **Groudon-Primal**: 90.798%
- **Xerneas**: 39.806%
- **Tapu Lele**: 32.827%
- **Stakataka**: 30.707%
- **Jumpluff**: 22.391%
- **Kartana**: 19.068%

## FAQ for Salamence-Mega in vgc2019pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Salamence-Mega?
The most common moves for Salamence-Mega are Tailwind, Double-Edge, Protect, Hyper Voice. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Salamence-Mega?
Salamence-Mega is frequently paired with Groudon-Primal, Xerneas, Tapu Lele, Stakataka. 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 **Hasty** nature with an EV spread of `0/140/0/116/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 17.305% 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 vgc2019pgl-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/vgc2019pgl/Salamence-Mega) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019pgl) - 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).*