# Salamence - XY Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Salamence in XY. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Flamethrower**: 81.275%
- **Roost**: 74.982%
- **Draco Meteor**: 74.930%
- **Toxic**: 74.726%
- **Earthquake**: 24.544%
- **Outrage**: 24.120%
- **Dragon Claw**: 16.675%
- **Fire Fang**: 9.947%
- **Other**: 18.801%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 76.983%
- **Moxie**: 23.017%

## Common Items
- **Rocky Helmet**: 74.318%
- **Choice Scarf**: 15.456%
- **Lum Berry**: 8.218%
- **Other**: 2.008%

## Common Teammates
- **Blastoise-Mega**: 80.082%
- **Gengar**: 78.155%
- **Weavile**: 74.342%
- **Serperior**: 74.254%
- **Metagross**: 74.059%
- **Excadrill**: 7.676%

## FAQ for Salamence in xy-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Salamence?
Salamence is frequently paired with Blastoise-Mega, Gengar, Weavile, Serperior. 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 **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/236/0/0/20`. This configuration accounts for 74.302% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Salamence?
Salamence is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (76.983%) and the item **Rocky Helmet** (74.318%).

### What is the most common role for Salamence?
Based on common item usage (Rocky Helmet), Salamence often functions as a **tactical** in the xy-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/xy/Salamence) - Full interactive stats page
- [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/xy) - Build teams with Salamence
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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