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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

Dragobolide
55.856%
Ventoincoda
52.843%
Protezione
52.820%
Tifone
41.957%
Eterelama
30.555%
Idropompa
22.473%
Fuocobomba
21.242%
Pioggiadanza
18.943%
Doppia Ala
16.726%
Terremoto
14.936%
Oltraggio
14.373%
Psicozanna
9.132%
Terascoppio
7.269%
Rabbia Bruciante
4.645%
Vastoimpatto
4.437%
Lanciafiamme
4.018%
Dragartigli
2.883%
Metaltestata
2.704%
Ondacalda
2.597%
Other
19.591%

Best Teammates for Salamence

Best Items for Salamence

Assorbisfera
37.383%
Baccacedro
19.973%
Stolascelta
11.300%
Bendascelta
9.188%
Bitorzolelmo
8.195%
Covert Cloak
4.786%
Clear Amulet
3.847%
Focalnastro
2.204%
Other
3.123%

Best Abilities for Salamence

Prepotenza
84.448%
Arroganza
15.552%

Best EV Spreads for Salamence

Timida
172/
0/
0/
84/
0/
252
18.942%
Modesta
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
16.441%
Modesta
228/
0/
28/
252/
0/
0
16.438%
Allegra
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
10.297%
Decisa
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
5.045%
Timida
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 Dragobolide (55.856%), Ventoincoda (52.843%), Protezione (52.820%), Tifone (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 Assorbisfera (37.383%), Baccacedro (19.973%), Stolascelta (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 Prepotenza (84.448%) and Arroganza (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 Timida 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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