Salamence

Name: Salamence Competitive Usage Stats - gen9vgc2026regf
Creator: Pikalytics
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

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Base Stats for Salamence

Atk

135

Def

SpA

110

SpD

Spe

100

Best Moves for Salamence

Draco Meteor

dragon

63.329%

Tailwind

flying

62.445%

Protect

normal

62.292%

Air Slash

flying

55.521%

Iron Head

steel

26.514%

Dual Wingbeat

flying

24.746%

Breaking Swipe

dragon

21.117%

Hurricane

flying

16.211%

Rock Tomb

rock

14.265%

Dragon Claw

dragon

9.351%

Tera Blast

normal

7.972%

Earthquake

ground

5.954%

Aerial Ace

flying

5.918%

Dragon Pulse

dragon

3.251%

Heat Wave

fire

2.920%

Other

18.194%

Best Teammates for Salamence

Best Items for Salamence

Rocky Helmet

32.607%

Assault Vest

16.512%

Life Orb

14.364%

Choice Scarf

9.813%

Clear Amulet

8.517%

Choice Band

4.119%

Choice Specs

3.810%

Leftovers

3.481%

Covert Cloak

3.168%

Other

3.609%

Best Abilities for Salamence

Intimidate

93.456%

Moxie

6.544%

Best EV Spreads for Salamence

Timid

244/

92/

164

31.218%

Adamant

148/

124/

236

14.265%

Jolly

252/

252

12.280%

Timid

12/

252/

236

8.354%

Timid

68/

180/

252

6.954%

Modest

252/

252

3.807%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Salamence in VGC 2026 Regulation Set F?

The top moves for Salamence in VGC 2026 Regulation Set F are Draco Meteor (63.329%), Tailwind (62.445%), Protect (62.292%), Air Slash (55.521%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Salamence?

Salamence synergizes well with Amoonguss (45.636%), Tyranitar (40.335%), Excadrill (39.802%), Corviknight (31.251%). 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 Rocky Helmet (32.607%), Assault Vest (16.512%), Life Orb (14.364%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Salamence?

The most common abilities for Salamence are Intimidate (93.456%) and Moxie (6.544%). 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 244/0/92/4/4/164 (31.218% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

Is Salamence good in VGC 2026 Regulation Set F?

Salamence is currently ranked in the VGC 2026 Regulation Set F 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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