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Salamence

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Usage Percent
1%
Monthly Rank
#104

Base Stats for Salamence

HP
95
Atk
135
Def
80
SpA
110
SpD
80
Spe
100

Best Moves for Salamence

Earthquake
ground
83.063%
Dragon Dance
dragon
82.566%
Dragon Claw
dragon
40.197%
Dual Wingbeat
flying
39.532%
Fly
flying
29.973%
Roost
flying
29.650%
Fire Blast
fire
16.657%
Draco Meteor
dragon
16.229%
Hydro Pump
water
16.195%
Crunch
dark
10.470%
Zen Headbutt
psychic
10.441%
Defog
flying
9.068%
Other
15.958%

Best Teammates for Salamence

Best Items for Salamence

Focus Sash
33.633%
Flyinium Z
30.820%
Choice Specs
16.189%
Leftovers
10.448%
Life Orb
4.531%
Other
4.379%

Best Abilities for Salamence

Moxie
68.048%
Intimidate
31.952%

Best EV Spreads for Salamence

Jolly
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
34.477%
Jolly
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
29.680%
Timid
0/
0/
4/
252/
0/
252
16.189%
Adamant
0/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
10.441%
Adamant
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
4.975%
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Salamence in National Dex?

The top moves for Salamence in National Dex are Earthquake (83.063%), Dragon Dance (82.566%), Dragon Claw (40.197%), Dual Wingbeat (39.532%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Salamence?

Salamence synergizes well with Hatterene (48.534%), Gyarados-Mega (32.489%), Kartana (32.090%), Kommo-o (32.036%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.

What item should I use on Salamence?

The most popular items for Salamence are Focus Sash (33.633%), Flyinium Z (30.820%), Choice Specs (16.189%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Salamence?

The most common abilities for Salamence are Moxie (68.048%) and Intimidate (31.952%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.

What Tera Type should I use on Salamence?

Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.

What is the best EV spread for Salamence?

The most common EV spread for Salamence is Jolly with 4/252/0/0/0/252 (34.477% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

Is Salamence good in National Dex?

Salamence is currently ranked in the National Dex metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.





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