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Salamence

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Usage Percent
0%
Monthly Rank
#198

Base Stats for Salamence

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

Best Moves for Salamence

Draco Meteor
55.856%
Tailwind
52.843%
Protect
52.820%
Hurricane
41.957%
Air Slash
30.555%
Hydro Pump
22.473%
Fire Blast
21.242%
Rain Dance
18.943%
Dual Wingbeat
16.726%
Earthquake
14.936%
Outrage
14.373%
Psychic Fangs
9.132%
Tera Blast
7.269%
Temper Flare
4.645%
Breaking Swipe
4.437%
Flamethrower
4.018%
Dragon Claw
2.883%
Iron Head
2.704%
Heat Wave
2.597%
Other
19.591%

Best Teammates for Salamence

Best Items for Salamence

Life Orb
37.383%
Sitrus Berry
19.973%
Choice Scarf
11.300%
Choice Band
9.188%
Rocky Helmet
8.195%
Covert Cloak
4.786%
Clear Amulet
3.847%
Focus Sash
2.204%
Other
3.123%

Best Abilities for Salamence

Intimidate
84.448%
Moxie
15.552%

Best EV Spreads for Salamence

Timid
172/
0/
0/
84/
0/
252
18.942%
Modest
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
16.441%
Modest
228/
0/
28/
252/
0/
0
16.438%
Jolly
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
10.297%
Adamant
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
5.045%
Timid
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
4.708%

Type Matchups for Salamence

Weak
Ice 4x Rock 2x Dragon 2x Fairy 2x
Resist
Grass 1/4x Fire 1/2x Water 1/2x Fighting 1/2x Bug 1/2x
Immune
Ground 0x
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Salamence in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I?

The top moves for Salamence in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I are Draco Meteor (55.856%), Tailwind (52.843%), Protect (52.820%), Hurricane (41.957%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Salamence?

Salamence synergizes well with Miraidon (31.818%), Kyogre (31.083%), Calyrex-Ice (29.573%), Zamazenta-Crowned (27.372%). 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 Life Orb (37.383%), Sitrus Berry (19.973%), Choice Scarf (11.300%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Salamence?

The most common abilities for Salamence are Intimidate (84.448%) and Moxie (15.552%). 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 Timid with 172/0/0/84/0/252 (18.942% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

What is Salamence weak to and resistant against?

Salamence is weak to Ice (4x), Rock (2x), Dragon (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Grass (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), and is immune to Ground (0x).

Is Salamence good in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I?

Salamence is currently ranked in the VGC 2025 Regulation Set I 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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