What is the best moveset for Salamence in Pokémon Champions?

The most popular moveset for Salamence in Doubles (Current) includes Protect, Hyper Voice, Tailwind, Draco Meteor.

What is the best nature for Salamence in Pokémon Champions?

Timid is the most commonly used nature for Salamence in current Pokémon Champions competitive data.

What is the best held item for Salamence in Pokémon Champions?

Salamencite is the most popular held item for Salamence in Doubles (Current).

What is the best ability for Salamence in Pokémon Champions?

Intimidate is the most commonly used ability for Salamence in Doubles (Current).

What are the best teammates for Salamence in Pokémon Champions?

Salamence's most common teammates in current data are Rillaboom, Sneasler, and Kingambit.

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Salamence

Dragon Pokémon

SALAMENCE came about as a result of a strong, long-held dream of growing wings. It is said that this powerful desire triggered a sudden mutation in this POKéMON’s cells, causing it to sprout its magnificent wings.

Abilities: Intimidate, Moxie

Format

Season

Recommended set

Best Salamence build

Doubles · Current

The most popular Salamence build in Pokémon Champions right now runs Protect, Hyper Voice, Tailwind, and Draco Meteor holding Salamencite with a Timid nature.

Moveset

Protect94.8%

NormalStatus— Pow10 PP

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

Hyper Voice91.2%

NormalSpecial90 Pow10 PP

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

Tailwind63.4%

FlyingStatus— Pow15 PP

For three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.

Draco Meteor57.3%

DragonSpecial130 Pow5 PP

Lowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.

Item98.1%

Salamencite

Allows Salamence to Mega Evolve during battle.

Nature47.5%

Timid

+Spd -Atk

Ability98.9%

Intimidate

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

Competitive usage

Top moves

1Protect94.8%
2Hyper Voice91.2%
3Tailwind63.4%
4Draco Meteor57.3%
5Flamethrower24.1%
6Double-Edge24.1%
7Heat Wave11.7%
8Dragon Pulse11.1%

Held items

1Salamencite98.1%
2Life Orb0.4%
3Choice Scarf0.2%
4Haban Berry0.2%
5Focus Sash0.2%
6Sitrus Berry0.1%
7Yache Berry0.1%
8Expert Belt0.1%

Natures

1Timid47.5%
2Modest24.5%
3Naive12.3%
4Hasty6.0%

Abilities

1Intimidate98.9%
2Moxie1.1%

Full movepool

Common teammates

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best moveset for Salamence in Pokémon Champions?: The most popular moveset for Salamence in Doubles (Current) includes Protect, Hyper Voice, Tailwind, Draco Meteor.
What is the best nature for Salamence in Pokémon Champions?: Timid is the most commonly used nature for Salamence in current Pokémon Champions competitive data.
What is the best held item for Salamence in Pokémon Champions?: Salamencite is the most popular held item for Salamence in Doubles (Current).
What is the best ability for Salamence in Pokémon Champions?: Intimidate is the most commonly used ability for Salamence in Doubles (Current).
What are the best teammates for Salamence in Pokémon Champions?: Salamence's most common teammates in current data are Rillaboom, Sneasler, and Kingambit.