#122 in usage · 0.3% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Salamence Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Salamence is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Salamence @ Life Orb Ability: Intimidate Level: 50 EVs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe Timid Nature - Tailwind - Draco Meteor - Protect - Flamethrower
Salamence moves
Share of Salamence sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- TailwindFlying74.9%
- Draco MeteorDragon70.2%
- ProtectNormal64%
- FlamethrowerFire32%
- Air SlashFlying24.8%
- Heat WaveFire20.9%
- Dual WingbeatFlying15.6%
- Dragon ClawDragon12.4%
- HurricaneFlying11.8%
- Breaking SwipeDragon11.5%
Items
- Life Orb31.8%
- Choice Scarf20.5%
- Haban Berry17.9%
- Focus Sash6.8%
- Sitrus Berry5.1%
Abilities
- Intimidate98.5%
- Moxie1.5%
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timid+Spe −Atk | 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe | 172 | 139 | 100 | 162 | 100 | 167 | 9.5% |
| Modest+SpA −Atk | 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe | 172 | 139 | 100 | 178 | 100 | 152 | 8.6% |
| Timid+Spe −Atk | 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe | 171 | 139 | 100 | 162 | 101 | 167 | 7.2% |
Natures in these spreads: Timid 16.7% · Modest 8.6%.
Salamence teammates
Share of Salamence teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Salamence set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Salamence set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Tailwind, Draco Meteor, Protect and Flamethrower with Life Orb (31.8% of sets) and Intimidate, a Timid nature and 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe.
What are Salamence's best teammates in VGC?
Salamence's most common partners are Rillaboom (41.1%), Sneasler (20.5%), Gholdengo (18.2%), Mega Raichu Y (16.2%) and Indeedee-F (14.9%) — the share of Salamence teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Salamence use?
Timid (+Spe −Atk) is the most common nature among Salamence's top spreads (16.7%), followed by Modest (8.6%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Salamence in Pokémon Champions?
Salamence has base 100 Speed: 167 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 152 neutral, and 108 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Salamence in Pokémon Champions?
Salamence is #122 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 0.3% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.