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Salamence

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Usage Percent
0%
Monthly Rank
#135

Base Stats for Salamence

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

Best Moves for Salamence

Earthquake
ground
82.924%
Dragon Dance
dragon
82.570%
Dual Wingbeat
flying
80.301%
Substitute
normal
50.818%
Roost
flying
16.997%
Fire Blast
fire
12.945%
Draco Meteor
dragon
12.516%
Hydro Pump
water
11.733%
Air Slash
flying
11.576%
Outrage
dragon
10.811%
Stone Edge
rock
4.716%
Dragon Claw
dragon
4.359%
Other
17.737%

Best Teammates for Salamence

Best Items for Salamence

Leftovers
64.786%
Choice Specs
11.627%
Life Orb
6.971%
Lum Berry
6.188%
Heavy-Duty Boots
5.869%
Other
4.557%

Best Abilities for Salamence

Moxie
81.616%
Intimidate
18.384%

Best EV Spreads for Salamence

Jolly
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
49.644%
Adamant
252/
60/
0/
0/
0/
196
16.190%
Timid
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
11.602%
Adamant
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
6.380%
Adamant
60/
252/
0/
0/
0/
196
5.382%
Jolly
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
1.192%
Naive
252/
0/
88/
16/
0/
152
1.060%
Adamant
24/
232/
0/
0/
0/
252
0.776%
Adamant
72/
252/
0/
0/
0/
184
0.712%
Adamant
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
0.693%
Jolly
0/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
0.664%
Timid
248/
0/
108/
0/
0/
152
0.539%
Adamant
252/
252/
4/
0/
0/
0
0.490%
Jolly
0/
252/
4/
0/
0/
252
0.472%
Hasty
0/
160/
0/
96/
0/
252
0.451%
Jolly
8/
216/
16/
0/
16/
252
0.439%
Adamant
0/
252/
4/
0/
0/
252
0.420%
Naive
0/
104/
0/
252/
0/
152
0.342%
Adamant
0/
252/
60/
0/
0/
196
0.295%
Adamant
252/
252/
0/
0/
0/
0
0.236%
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 (82.924%), Dragon Dance (82.570%), Dual Wingbeat (80.301%), Substitute (50.818%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Salamence?

Salamence synergizes well with Glimmora (45.259%), Iron Treads (43.404%), Hatterene (41.700%), Samurott-Hisui (39.877%). 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 (64.786%), Choice Specs (11.627%), Life Orb (6.971%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Salamence?

The most common abilities for Salamence are Moxie (81.616%) and Intimidate (18.384%). 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 Jolly with 0/252/0/0/4/252 (49.644% 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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