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Salamence VGC: best sets, teams and usage
Salamence appears on 0.2% of Pokémon Champions (Reg M-C) teams (18 of 11,839 teams across 177 online tournaments from Sep 12, 2026 to Oct 10, 2026). It ranks #161 in usage, with an adjusted win rate of 35.9% and a Top 8 index of 0.47: it reaches Top 8 less often than its usage suggests.
- 0.2%Usage
- 35.9%Adj. win rate
- 0.47Top 8 index
- #161Usage rank
- 18Teams
The most common Salamence set runs Life Orb with Tailwind, Draco Meteor, Protect, Flamethrower.
What item does Salamence use?
| Item | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Life Orb | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| Choice Scarf | 27.8% | 41.0% |
| Salamencite | 11.1% | 43.3% |
| Yache Berry | 11.1% | 51.4% |
| Bright Powder | 5.6% | 46.4% |
| Leftovers | 5.6% | 43.5% |
What ability does Salamence use?
| Ability | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Intimidate | 88.9% | 36.1% |
| Moxie | 11.1% | 46.2% |
What moves does Salamence use?
| Move | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Tailwind | 66.7% | 35.7% |
| Draco Meteor | 55.6% | 43.1% |
| Protect | 55.6% | 41.1% |
| Flamethrower | 38.9% | 43.9% |
| Dragon Claw | 27.8% | 39.0% |
| Dual Wingbeat | 27.8% | 35.1% |
| Air Slash | 16.7% | 46.7% |
| Hyper Voice | 16.7% | 39.4% |
| Rock Slide | 16.7% | 37.0% |
| Heat Wave | 11.1% | 48.0% |
Salamence natures
| Nature | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Modest | 33.3% | 38.6% |
| Timid | 27.8% | 45.3% |
| Jolly | 22.2% | 37.8% |
| Adamant | 11.1% | 44.4% |
| Lonely | 5.6% | 45.5% |
Most common Salamence sets
| Item | Ability | Moves | Usage |
|---|
| Choice Scarf | Intimidate | Air Slash / Draco Meteor / Heat Wave / Hydro Pump | 11.1% |
| Yache Berry | Intimidate | Draco Meteor / Flamethrower / Protect / Tailwind | 11.1% |
| Choice Scarf | Intimidate | Draco Meteor / Dual Wingbeat / Flamethrower / Rock Slide | 5.6% |
| Bright Powder | Intimidate | Draco Meteor / Helping Hand / Protect / Tailwind | 5.6% |
| Choice Scarf | Intimidate | Dragon Claw / Dual Wingbeat / Tailwind / Temper Flare | 5.6% |
Best Salamence teammates
Is Salamence rising or falling?
Over the last 14 days Salamence is on 0.1% of teams, against 0.2% in the 14 days before: holding steady.
What does Salamence beat and lose to?
Results of teams with Salamence by what the opponent brings, over 82 tournament games. Its average is a 32.9% win rate.
Best matchups
Worst matchups
Recent Top 8 teams with Salamence
How fast is Salamence?
Salamence has 100 base Speed. With 32 points and a +Speed nature it reaches 167; neutral, 152. At max it outspeeds 13 of the 22 most used Pokémon. At max, the ones just above it: Garchomp (169), Staraptor (Mega) (178), Sneasler (189). And just below: Eternal Flower Floette (Mega) (158), Hisuian Arcanine (156), Rillaboom (150).
How these stats are calculated
All figures come from the public team lists of official online tournaments. The adjusted win rate adds 20 games at 50% so a small sample doesn't mislead you, and the Top 8 index divides Top 8 usage by overall usage.
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