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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: IntimidateHidden: Moxie
Format
Season
Recommended set
Best Salamence build
Doubles · CurrentThe most popular Salamence build in Pokémon Champions right now runs Protect, Hyper Voice, Draco Meteor, and Tailwind holding Salamencite with a Timid nature.
Moveset
Tap a move for detailsPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
— Pow— Acc10 PP
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
90 Pow100 Acc10 PPHits multiple targets
Lowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
130 Pow90 Acc5 PP
For three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.
— Pow— Acc15 PP
Other moves it runs
Flamethrower28.5%
Double-Edge21.1%
Heat Wave11.4%
Dragon Pulse10.7%
Super effective on
2 special · 2 statusDragon
Loadout
Item97.9%
Salamencite
Allows Salamence to Mega Evolve during battle.
- Also
Life Orb0.4%
Choice Scarf0.2%
Haban Berry0.2%
Focus Sash0.2%
Ability98.8%
Intimidate
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
- Also
- Moxie1.2%
Nature51.1%
Timid
▲ Spd▼ Atk- Also
- Modest23.2%
- Naive10.7%
- Hasty5.3%
- Adamant3.4%
Competitive usage
Top moves
- 1Protect94.2%
- 2Hyper Voice90.9%
- 3Draco Meteor60.6%
- 4Tailwind59.3%
- 5Flamethrower28.5%
- 6Double-Edge21.1%
- 7Heat Wave11.4%
- 8Dragon Pulse10.7%
Held items
- 1Salamencite97.9%
- 2Life Orb0.4%
- 3Choice Scarf0.2%
- 4Haban Berry0.2%
- 5Focus Sash0.2%
- 6Sitrus Berry0.1%
- 7Yache Berry0.1%
- 8Expert Belt0.1%
Natures
- 1Timid51.1%
- 2Modest23.2%
- 3Naive10.7%
- 4Hasty5.3%
Abilities
- 1Intimidate98.8%
- 2Moxie1.2%
Full movepool
Common teammates
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, Draco Meteor, Tailwind.
- 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.













