dragon type

Salamence

B

#0373 · Gen 3 · BST 600

DragonFlying
Legal M-A
Usage rate
8.2%
Estimated win rate50.6%

Base stats

HP95
Atk135
Def80
SpA110
SpD80
Spe100

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP170
Atk155
Def100
SpA130
SpD100
Spe120

EV Spread Calculator

0 / 510 EVs
HP170
Atk155
Def100
SpA130
SpD100
Spe120

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 170 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

NatureAtkDefSpASpDSpe
Hardy(neutral)155100130100120
Lonely170 ▲90 ▼130100120
Brave170 ▲100130100108 ▼
Adamant170 ▲100117 ▼100120
Naughty170 ▲10013090 ▼120
Bold139 ▼110 ▲130100120
Docile(neutral)155100130100120
Relaxed155110 ▲130100108 ▼
Impish155110 ▲117 ▼100120
Lax155110 ▲13090 ▼120
Timid139 ▼100130100132 ▲
Hasty15590 ▼130100132 ▲
Serious(neutral)155100130100120
Jolly155100117 ▼100132 ▲
Naive15510013090 ▼132 ▲
Modest139 ▼100143 ▲100120
Mild15590 ▼143 ▲100120
Quiet155100143 ▲100108 ▼
Bashful(neutral)155100130100120
Rash155100143 ▲90 ▼120
Calm139 ▼100130110 ▲120
Gentle15590 ▼130110 ▲120
Sassy155100130110 ▲108 ▼
Careful155100117 ▼110 ▲120
Quirky(neutral)155100130100120

Role · Legality

IntimidateMixed Attacker

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Salamence brings Intimidate plus mixed offense and optional Tailwind. It can flip between physical Dual Wingbeat and special Draco Meteor sets depending on the team.

Strengths

  • + Intimidate utility
  • + Mixed coverage
  • + Optional Tailwind

Weaknesses

  • − Ice and Fairy weak
  • − Frail special bulk
  • − Four-moveslot syndrome

Common builds & options

Moves

  • normal type
  • dragon type
    Special

    Huge Dragon damage; lowers user's Sp. Atk.

    Pow
    130
    Acc
    90%
    PP
    5
  • normal type
    Special

    Spread Normal move hitting both foes.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • flying type
    Status

    Doubles the team's Speed for four turns.

    Pow
    —
    Acc
    —
    PP
    15
  • normal type
    StatusPriority +4

    Blocks most attacks for a turn; core VGC tech.

    Pow
    —
    Acc
    —
    PP
    10
  • ground type
    Physical

    Spread Ground move hitting all adjacent (incl. ally).

    Pow
    100
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10

Abilities

IntimidateMoxie

Items

Life OrbChoice ScarfClear Amulet

Tera Types

SteelGroundFlying

Partners · Counters · Checks

Partners

Counters

Checks

Frequently asked questions

＋Is Salamence good in ChampionsVGC?

Salamence currently trends as a B-tier pick (Intimidate, Mixed Attacker). These are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee results.

＋What is the best build for Salamence in Regulation M-A?

Common builds pair Life Orb with moves like Dual Wingbeat, Draco Meteor, Hyper Voice. Builds are matchup dependent and should be adapted to your team.

＋What counters Salamence?

Frequent answers include flutter-mane, chien-pao. Effectiveness varies by team and game state.

ⓘAll figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.