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Salamence

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Usage Percent
0%
Monthly Rank
#163

Base Stats for Salamence

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

Best Moves for Salamence

Ventoincoda
97.950%
Protezione
90.172%
Tifone
87.812%
Dragobolide
81.825%
Doppia Ala
10.147%
Boato
7.824%
Altruismo
6.829%
Other
17.441%

Best Teammates for Salamence

Best Items for Salamence

Assorbisfera
82.066%
Beccaffilato
7.824%
Scarponi robusti
6.807%
Other
3.303%

Best Abilities for Salamence

Prepotenza
99.856%
Arroganza
0.144%

Best EV Spreads for Salamence

Timida
68/
0/
0/
188/
0/
252
79.293%
Decisa
228/
252/
4/
0/
4/
20
7.824%
Gentile
124/
124/
0/
0/
252/
0
6.807%
Timida
68/
0/
4/
180/
4/
252
1.420%

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 2026 Regulation Set I?

The top moves for Salamence in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I are Ventoincoda (97.950%), Protezione (90.172%), Tifone (87.812%), Dragobolide (81.825%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Salamence?

Salamence synergizes well with Kyogre (88.025%), Amoonguss (80.784%), Calyrex-Ice (80.722%), Grimmsnarl (80.713%). 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 (82.066%), Beccaffilato (7.824%), Scarponi robusti (6.807%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Salamence?

The most common abilities for Salamence are Prepotenza (99.856%) and Arroganza (0.144%). 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 68/0/0/188/0/252 (79.293% 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 2026 Regulation Set I?

Salamence is currently ranked in the VGC 2026 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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