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Base Stats for Salamence
HP
95
Atk
135
Def
80
SpA
110
SpD
80
Spe
100
Best Moves for Salamence
Schutzschild
75.038%
Draco Meteor
53.288%
Hydropumpe
44.402%
Hitzewelle
40.187%
Flammenwurf
25.782%
Drachenklaue
18.584%
Erdbeben
18.356%
Rückenwind
18.219%
Drachenpuls
16.876%
Drachentanz
16.170%
Steinhagel
14.077%
Ruheort
13.605%
Risikotackle
13.389%
Rückkehr
9.938%
Dampfwalze
5.016%
Other
17.073%
Best Teammates for Salamence
Best Items for Salamence
Gauvebeere
54.212%
Offensivweste
18.539%
Zobirisnit
9.943%
Leben-Orb
4.717%
Dracium Z
3.772%
Aerium Z
2.297%
Aquium Z
2.089%
Other
4.432%
Best Abilities for Salamence
Bedroher
99.553%
Hochmut
0.447%
Best EV Spreads for Salamence
Mäßig
252/
0/
4/
252/
0/
0
40.155%
Froh
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
27.008%
Still
236/
0/
12/
4/
140/
116
14.028%
Mäßig
212/
0/
4/
36/
92/
164
2.850%
Scheu
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
2.737%
Mäßig
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
2.666%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Salamence in VGC 18?
The top moves for Salamence in VGC 18 are Schutzschild (75.038%), Draco Meteor (53.288%), Hydropumpe (44.402%), Hitzewelle (40.187%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Salamence?
Salamence synergizes well with Tapu Koko (46.859%), Metagross-Mega (39.628%), Gengar-Mega (38.681%), Milotic (38.351%). 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 Gauvebeere (54.212%), Offensivweste (18.539%), Zobirisnit (9.943%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Salamence?
The most common abilities for Salamence are Bedroher (99.553%) and Hochmut (0.447%). 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 Mäßig with 252/0/4/252/0/0 (40.155% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
Is Salamence good in VGC 18?
Salamence is currently ranked in the VGC 18 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
Landorus-Therian groundflyingIntimidateChoice ScarfGroundium ZAssault VestChoice Band Life Orb Other EarthquakeU-turnRock SlideSuperpowerProtectEarth PowerKnock OffHidden Power IceRock TombSludge BombStone EdgeOther
63.84%
Fuegro firedarkIntimidateBlaze Figy BerryAssault VestIapapa Berry Aguav Berry Mago Berry Other Fake OutFlare BlitzKnock OffU-turnLow KickProtect Snarl Darkest Lariat Other
46.32%
Kapu-Kime waterfairyMisty SurgeWiki BerryMago BerryWaterium ZChoice SpecsIapapa Berry Aguav Berry Other MoonblastProtectMuddy WaterCalm MindScaldHazeTrick Dazzling Gleam Other
43.00%
Katagami grasssteelBeast BoostGrassium ZFigy BerryIapapa BerryAssault VestFightinium Z Focus Sash Aguav Berry Mago Berry Flyinium Z Other Leaf BladeSacred SwordTailwindDetectProtectSubstituteSmart StrikeKnock OffOther
42.96%
Cresselia psychicLevitatePsychium ZWiki BerrySitrus BerryAguav BerryElectric Seed Misty Seed Iapapa Berry Mago Berry Other Icy WindTrick RoomHelping HandPsyshockAlly SwitchPsychicIce BeamMoonlightCalm MindToxic Skill Swap Shadow Ball Other
33.04%
Kapu-Riki electricfairyElectric SurgeElectrium ZLife OrbChoice Specs Assault Vest Focus Sash Other Dazzling GleamThunderboltProtectVolt SwitchTauntElectrowebHidden Power Ice Thunder Sky Drop Nature's Madness Discharge Other
25.71%
Glurak-Mega-Y fireflyingDroughtCharizardite YProtectHeat WaveSolar BeamOverheatTailwindOther
24.69%
Kapu-Fala psychicfairyPsychic SurgePsychium ZChoice ScarfLife Orb Mago Berry Choice Specs Wiki Berry Fightinium Z Other PsychicMoonblastProtectTauntDazzling GleamShadow BallAlly SwitchCalm MindHidden Power Fire Psyshock Other
24.56%
Metagross-Mega steelpsychicTough ClawsMetagrossiteIron HeadProtectStomping TantrumIce PunchZen HeadbuttOther
18.93%
Zapdos electricflyingPressureSitrus BerryElectrium ZMago BerryMisty SeedPsychic SeedWiki Berry Aguav Berry Iapapa Berry Other ThunderboltTailwindHeat WaveRoostHidden Power IceProtectOther
18.38%
Heatran firesteelFlash FireShuca BerryGrassium ZFirium Z Groundium Z Life Orb Other Earth PowerProtectHeat WaveSubstituteRoarFlash CannonSolar BeamToxic Other
16.54%
Anego rockpoisonBeast BoostFocus SashRockium ZAdrenaline OrbChoice Scarf Wiki Berry Life Orb Other Power GemSludge BombProtectTrick RoomHidden Power IceSubstitute Other
15.11%
Hutsassa grasspoisonRegeneratorEffect Spore Wiki BerryOcca BerryAguav BerryIapapa BerryPayapa Berry Eject Button Figy Berry Focus Sash Other Rage PowderSporeProtectClear SmogSludge BombEnergy Ball Other
15.03%
Milotic waterCompetitiveMarvel Scale Cute Charm Wiki BerryAdrenaline Orb Mago Berry Electric Seed Wacan Berry Other ScaldIcy WindProtectHazeRecoverOther
13.72%
Gengar-Mega ghostpoisonShadow TagGengariteProtectShadow BallSludge BombIcy WindPerish SongSubstituteTaunt Other
13.36%
Kangama-Mega normalParental BondKangaskhaniteFake OutSucker PunchReturnDouble-EdgeLow KickToxicDrain PunchProtectFrustration Other
10.91%
Brutalanda-Mega dragonflyingAerilateSalamenciteProtectDragon DanceRoostReturnDouble-EdgeHyper VoiceTailwindFlamethrowerEarthquakeOther
10.51%
Relaxo normalGluttonyThick Fat Immunity Figy BerryAguav BerryIapapa BerryWiki Berry Mago Berry Other Belly DrumReturnRecycleProtectHigh HorsepowerEarthquakeCurseFrustration Stomping Tantrum Other
9.91%
Despotar-Mega rockdarkSand StreamTyranitariteRock SlideProtectCrunchDragon DanceIce Punch Curse Assurance Other
8.20%
Kapu-Toro grassfairyGrassy SurgeChoice ScarfFigy BerryAssault VestGrassium Z Life Orb Aguav Berry Fightinium Z Mago Berry Choice Band Eject Button Miracle Seed Other Wood HammerSuperpowerHorn LeechProtectRock SlideStone EdgeNature's Madness Swords Dance Dazzling Gleam Substitute Taunt Bulk Up Whirlwind Other
7.70%
Despotar rockdarkSand StreamUnnerve Weakness PolicyLife OrbDarkinium ZChoice Scarf Rockium Z Choice Band Assault Vest Iron Ball Other Rock SlideProtectCrunchIce PunchLow KickDragon DanceAssuranceFoul PlayStone Edge Superpower Fire Punch Other
7.17%
Gastrodon watergroundStorm DrainSticky Hold Sand Force Wiki BerryGroundium ZIapapa BerryAguav Berry Psychic Seed Mago Berry Rocky Helmet Power Anklet Electric Seed Leftovers Figy Berry Other Earth PowerProtectIce BeamClear SmogRecoverToxicScaldOther
5.08%
Lahmus-Mega waterpsychicShell ArmorSlowbroniteTrick RoomProtectScaldPsyshockPsychicSurfOther
4.35%
Rotom electricfireLevitateElectrium ZMago BerryAguav BerryWiki Berry Iapapa Berry Choice Specs Other OverheatThunderboltProtectAlly SwitchWill-O-WispElectrowebVolt SwitchOther
4.11%
Kaguron steelflyingBeast BoostLeftoversMisty SeedPsychic Seed Grassy Seed Figy Berry Electric Seed Assault Vest Other ProtectLeech SeedHeavy SlamFlamethrowerAcrobaticsSubstituteOther
3.79%
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