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Base Stats for Salamence
HP
95
Atk
135
Def
80
SpA
110
SpD
80
Spe
100
Best Moves for Salamence
Flamethrower
65.307%
Draco Meteor
56.738%
Bulldoze
53.815%
Protect
48.152%
Dragon Pulse
38.017%
Dragon Dance
33.798%
Earthquake
30.447%
Fly
27.617%
Hydro Pump
15.714%
Dragon Claw
10.459%
Other
19.935%
Best Teammates for Salamence
Best Items for Salamence
Assault Vest
48.423%
Flyinium Z
27.614%
Dragonium Z
9.629%
Groundium Z
5.125%
Aguav Berry
1.756%
Wiki Berry
1.287%
Sitrus Berry
1.258%
Other
4.908%
Best Abilities for Salamence
Intimidate
99.978%
Moxie
0.022%
Best EV Spreads for Salamence
Timid
140/
0/
4/
92/
44/
228
22.300%
Adamant
0/
252/
0/
0/
20/
236
14.873%
Modest
164/
0/
4/
76/
140/
124
4.458%
Modest
36/
0/
4/
188/
156/
124
3.664%
Modest
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
3.265%
Calm
252/
0/
0/
0/
100/
156
2.806%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Salamence in VGC 17?
The top moves for Salamence in VGC 17 are Flamethrower (65.307%), Draco Meteor (56.738%), Bulldoze (53.815%), Protect (48.152%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Salamence?
Salamence synergizes well with Metagross (57.187%), Tapu Bulu (53.908%), Milotic (29.115%), Snorlax (27.296%). 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 Assault Vest (48.423%), Flyinium Z (27.614%), Dragonium Z (9.629%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Salamence?
The most common abilities for Salamence are Intimidate (99.978%) and Moxie (0.022%). 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 140/0/4/92/44/228 (22.300% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
Is Salamence good in VGC 17?
Salamence is currently ranked in the VGC 17 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.
Pokémon
% usage
Arcanine fireIntimidateJustified Flash Fire Mago BerryAguav BerryIapapa BerryAssault VestFigy Berry Firium Z Choice Band Life Orb Other Flare BlitzExtreme SpeedProtectHelping HandWild ChargeBulldozeSnarlWill-O-WispRoar Other
80.23%
Tapu Koko electricfairyElectric SurgeElectrium ZLife OrbAssault VestChoice SpecsFairium Z Focus Sash Normalium Z Other Dazzling GleamThunderboltVolt SwitchProtectSky DropHidden Power FireTauntNature's MadnessDischarge Electro Ball Nature Power Other
54.41%
Kartana grasssteelBeast BoostFightinium ZGrassium ZFocus SashChoice ScarfAssault VestScope Lens Other Leaf BladeSacred SwordSmart StrikeDetectSwords DanceSubstituteProtectNight SlashOther
36.13%
Porygon2 normalDownloadAnalytic Trace EvioliteOther Ice BeamTrick RoomRecoverThunderboltToxicReturnOther
34.96%
Garchomp dragongroundRough SkinSand Veil Groundium ZChoice ScarfAssault Vest Other EarthquakeRock SlidePoison JabProtectSwords DanceDragon ClawFire FangOther
31.54%
Tapu Fini waterfairyMisty SurgeChoice SpecsWiki BerryLeftoversIapapa Berry Mago Berry Waterium Z Aguav Berry Other MoonblastMuddy WaterProtectCalm MindHazeDazzling GleamScaldHydro Pump Taunt Other
31.35%
Tapu Lele psychicfairyPsychic SurgeChoice ScarfChoice SpecsPsychium ZLife OrbWiki Berry Other PsychicMoonblastDazzling GleamThunderboltProtectTauntHidden Power Fire Psyshock Other
28.96%
Celesteela steelflyingBeast BoostLeftoversAguav Berry Assault Vest Steelium Z Iapapa Berry Wacan Berry Other ProtectLeech SeedHeavy SlamFlamethrowerSubstituteFlash CannonAir Slash Other
26.75%
Snorlax normalGluttonyThick Fat Immunity Figy BerryIapapa BerryAguav Berry Other RecycleHigh HorsepowerReturnCurseBelly DrumDouble-EdgeFrustrationFacadeProtect Other
23.37%
Gigalith rockSand StreamSturdy Sand Force Rockium ZChoice BandFigy Berry Weakness Policy Aguav Berry Assault Vest Other Rock SlideProtectStone EdgeCurseEarthquakeHeavy SlamWide GuardOther
19.65%
Nihilego rockpoisonBeast BoostFocus SashLife OrbChoice ScarfWiki BerryIapapa Berry Grassy Seed Rockium Z Other Sludge BombPower GemProtectTrick RoomHidden Power IceAcid SprayOther
19.37%
Ninetales-Alola icefairySnow WarningSnow Cloak Focus SashLight ClayChoice Scarf Other BlizzardAurora VeilProtectFreeze-DryIcy WindRoarEncoreDisable Other
16.17%
Muk-Alola poisondarkGluttonyPoison Touch Power of Alchemy Figy BerryIapapa BerryAguav Berry Other Knock OffProtectPoison JabGunk ShotTauntCurseFlamethrowerImprisonShadow Sneak Other
13.28%
Tapu Bulu grassfairyGrassy SurgeGrassium ZAguav BerryLeftovers Figy Berry Mago Berry Life Orb Rockium Z Miracle Seed Eject Button Meadow Plate Choice Scarf Iapapa Berry Assault Vest Other ProtectHorn LeechWood HammerSubstituteLeech SeedSwords Dance Stone Edge Superpower Disable Whirlwind Hidden Power Fire Other
11.34%
Metagross steelpsychicClear BodyLight Metal Weakness PolicyChoice BandAssault VestGroundium Z Psychium Z Fightinium Z Life Orb Steelium Z Iapapa Berry Other Meteor MashZen HeadbuttProtectBullet PunchHammer ArmEarthquakeOther
10.96%
Buzzwole bugfightingBeast BoostFightinium ZAssault VestOther Poison JabIce PunchSuperpowerProtectLeech LifeHammer Arm Other
9.11%
Drifblim ghostflyingUnburdenAftermath Flare Boost Psychic SeedMisty Seed Grassy Seed Other TailwindShadow BallWill-O-WispSunny DayHazeRain Dance Disable Other
8.69%
Pheromosa bugfightingBeast BoostFightinium ZLife OrbPoisonium ZFocus SashOther ProtectIce BeamHigh Jump KickPoison JabFocus BlastU-turnHidden Power GroundDouble Kick Other
8.61%
Togedemaru electricsteelLightning RodIron Barbs Sturdy Air BalloonFocus SashOther Fake OutZing ZapSpiky ShieldEncorePoison JabOther
8.49%
Gyarados waterflyingIntimidateMoxie Waterium ZFlyinium ZFocus Sash Groundium Z Sitrus Berry Aguav Berry Other WaterfallProtectDragon DanceFlamethrowerBounceIce FangEarthquakeOther
7.97%
Marowak-Alola fireghostLightning RodRock Head Cursed Body Thick ClubOther Shadow BoneFlare BlitzProtectBonemerangDetectPerish SongToxicSubstituteSwords Dance Other
7.68%
Mudsdale groundStaminaOwn Tempo Inner Focus Assault VestFigy BerryChoice BandGroundium ZFightinium Z Other High HorsepowerHeavy SlamClose CombatRock SlideProtectEarthquakeOther
7.30%
Gastrodon watergroundStorm DrainSticky Hold Sand Force Groundium ZNormalium ZMystic WaterWaterium Z Sitrus Berry Wiki Berry Maranga Berry Expert Belt Leftovers Iron Ball Figy Berry Aguav Berry Other RecoverScaldProtectIce BeamToxicSludge BombMuddy WaterEarthquakeStockpileFissure Other
7.11%
Xurkitree electricBeast BoostElectrium ZWiki BerryAguav Berry Adrenaline Orb Mago Berry Choice Scarf Iapapa Berry Other ThunderboltProtectDazzling GleamTail GlowHidden Power IceEnergy BallOther
6.27%
Hariyama fightingThick FatGutsSheer Force Assault VestFlame OrbSitrus Berry Groundium Z Other Fake OutClose CombatKnock OffFeintPoison JabHeavy SlamBulldoze Other
5.82%
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