Salamence

DRAGONFLYING

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

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Weaknesses

ICE4x
DRAGON2x
FAIRY2x
ROCK2x

Best Nature

Hardy 32/2/0/32/0/0

Best Moveset

Best Ability / Item

Intimidate

Life Orb

Best Salamence Moves

Best Salamence Natures

Hardy 32/2/0/32/0/0
23.38%
Careful 32/2/0/0/0/32
13.74%
Rash 32/2/0/32/0/0
11.33%
Modest 10/0/0/32/0/24
7.94%
Adamant 31/32/0/0/0/3
6.59%
Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32
6.15%
Modest 32/0/0/10/0/24
4.39%
Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32
3.10%
Modest 11/0/15/15/16/9
1.99%
Modest 13/0/21/32/0/0
1.51%
Other
19.88%

Best Salamence Abilities

Intimidate
When the Pokémon enters a battle, it intimidates opposing Pokémon and makes them cower, lowering their Attack stats.
99.52%
Moxie
When the Pokémon knocks out a target, it shows moxie, which boosts its Attack stat.
0.48%

Best Salamence Items

Life Orb
Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.
91.56%
Leftovers
Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.
4.16%
Choice Scarf
Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.
2.01%
Sitrus Berry
Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.
1.19%
Lum Berry
Cures any status condition .
0.97%
Yache Berry
Reduces damage taken from a super effective Ice-type move.
0.06%
Wise Glasses
Raises the power of special moves .
0.05%
Charti Berry
Reduces damage from a super effective Rock-type move by 50%.
0.00%

Best Salamence Teammates

Armarouge
FIRPSY
Teams Builder
11.42%
Dragapult
DRAGHO
Teams Builder
8.03%
Goodra-Hisui
STEDRA
Teams Builder
7.16%
Archaludon
STEDRA
Teams Builder
7.15%
Tyranitar
ROCDAR
Teams Builder
7.02%
Dragalge
POIDRA
Teams Builder
6.95%
Farigiraf
NORPSY
Teams Builder
5.75%
Arcanine-Hisui
FIRROC
Teams Builder
4.83%
Primarina
WATFAI
Teams Builder
4.66%
Sylveon
FAI
Teams Builder
4.46%
Other
32.57%

Meta Discussion

What do you think of Salamence in the current meta?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Salamence?

The best moveset for Salamence in the current competitive meta typically features the moves its most common attacks.

How to counter Salamence in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Salamence can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (ice 4x, dragon 2x, fairy 2x, rock 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Salamence?

The best item for Salamence is typically Life Orb, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Best Salamence Items

Life Orb

Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

91.56%

Leftovers

Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

4.16%

Choice Scarf

Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

2.01%

Sitrus Berry

Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

1.19%

Lum Berry

Cures any status condition .

0.97%

Yache Berry

Reduces damage taken from a super effective Ice-type move.

0.06%

Wise Glasses

Raises the power of special moves .

0.05%

Charti Berry

Reduces damage from a super effective Rock-type move by 50%.

0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Salamence?

The best moveset for Salamence in the current competitive meta typically features the moves its most common attacks.

How to counter Salamence in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Salamence can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (ice 4x, dragon 2x, fairy 2x, rock 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Salamence?

The best item for Salamence is typically Life Orb, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Salamence

Weaknesses

Best Nature

Best Moveset

Best Ability / Item

Salamence technical VGC usage sections

Best Salamence Moves

Best Salamence Natures

Hardy 32/2/0/32/0/0

Careful 32/2/0/0/0/32

Rash 32/2/0/32/0/0

Modest 10/0/0/32/0/24

Adamant 31/32/0/0/0/3

Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

Modest 32/0/0/10/0/24

Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

Modest 11/0/15/15/16/9

Modest 13/0/21/32/0/0

Other

Best Salamence Abilities

Intimidate

Moxie

Best Salamence Items

Life Orb

Leftovers

Choice Scarf

Sitrus Berry

Lum Berry

Yache Berry

Wise Glasses

Charti Berry

Best Salamence Teammates

Other

What do you think of Salamence in the current meta?

Frequently Asked Questions

Salamence

Weaknesses

Best Nature

Best Moveset

Best Ability / Item

Salamence technical VGC usage sections

Best Salamence Moves

Best Salamence Natures

Hardy 32/2/0/32/0/0

Careful 32/2/0/0/0/32

Rash 32/2/0/32/0/0

Modest 10/0/0/32/0/24

Adamant 31/32/0/0/0/3

Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

Modest 32/0/0/10/0/24

Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

Modest 11/0/15/15/16/9

Modest 13/0/21/32/0/0

Other

Best Salamence Abilities

Intimidate

Moxie

Best Salamence Items

Life Orb

Leftovers

Choice Scarf

Sitrus Berry

Lum Berry

Yache Berry

Wise Glasses

Charti Berry

Best Salamence Teammates

Other

What do you think of Salamence in the current meta?

Frequently Asked Questions