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Salamence

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Usage Percent
0%

Base Stats for Salamence

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

Best Moves for Salamence

Earthquake
ground
75.839%
Dragon Dance
dragon
60.161%
Dual Wingbeat
flying
37.617%
Roost
flying
36.404%
Draco Meteor
dragon
26.976%
Fire Blast
fire
26.790%
Tera Blast
normal
23.905%
Outrage
dragon
19.698%
Dragon Claw
dragon
14.308%
Substitute
normal
12.818%
Hydro Pump
water
11.175%
Air Slash
flying
11.006%
Temper Flare
fire
10.851%
Flamethrower
fire
8.350%
Hurricane
flying
6.415%
Other
17.689%

Best Teammates for Salamence

Best Items for Salamence

Leftovers
43.296%
Life Orb
16.485%
Heavy-Duty Boots
12.304%
Choice Specs
11.134%
Lum Berry
8.458%
Choice Scarf
4.024%
Other
4.299%

Best Abilities for Salamence

Moxie
63.495%
Intimidate
36.505%

Best EV Spreads for Salamence

Adamant
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
22.343%
Adamant
216/
60/
0/
0/
0/
232
19.599%
Naive
0/
104/
0/
252/
0/
152
14.582%
Timid
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
11.178%
Relaxed
252/
0/
252/
0/
4/
0
7.671%
Jolly
136/
180/
40/
0/
0/
152
5.612%
Adamant
0/
252/
4/
0/
0/
252
3.997%
Jolly
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
3.508%
Jolly
112/
180/
0/
0/
0/
216
2.974%
Impish
248/
0/
232/
0/
0/
28
1.680%
Adamant
96/
176/
4/
0/
0/
232
1.457%
Adamant
0/
252/
60/
0/
0/
196
0.949%
Hardy
136/
156/
0/
0/
0/
216
0.709%
Timid
0/
0/
4/
252/
0/
252
0.495%
Bold
252/
0/
252/
0/
4/
0
0.399%
Adamant
116/
252/
0/
0/
0/
140
0.360%
Jolly
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
0.281%
Adamant
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
0.277%
Jolly
0/
252/
4/
0/
0/
252
0.212%
Adamant
248/
176/
84/
0/
0/
0
0.187%
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Salamence in Gen 9 OU?

The top moves for Salamence in Gen 9 OU are Earthquake (75.839%), Dragon Dance (60.161%), Dual Wingbeat (37.617%), Roost (36.404%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Salamence?

Salamence synergizes well with Great Tusk (45.671%), Hatterene (44.567%), Scizor (37.353%), Zamazenta (34.386%). 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 Leftovers (43.296%), Life Orb (16.485%), Heavy-Duty Boots (12.304%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Salamence?

The most common abilities for Salamence are Moxie (63.495%) and Intimidate (36.505%). 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 Adamant with 0/252/0/0/4/252 (22.343% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

Is Salamence good in Gen 9 OU?

Salamence is currently ranked in the Gen 9 OU 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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