#4 in usage · 27.1% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Mega Salamence Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Mega 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-Mega @ Salamencite Ability: Aerilate Level: 50 EVs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe Timid Nature - Protect - Hyper Voice - Tailwind - Draco Meteor
Mega Salamence moves
Share of Mega Salamence sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- ProtectNormal97.8%
- Hyper VoiceNormal91.1%
- TailwindFlying68.5%
- Draco MeteorDragon57%
- Double-EdgeNormal31.5%
- FlamethrowerFire22.7%
- Heat WaveFire7.2%
- Dragon PulseDragon6.6%
- Dragon DanceDragon3.5%
- Dragon ClawDragon3%
Items
- Salamencite100%
Abilities
- Aerilate100%
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 | 148 | 150 | 172 | 110 | 189 | 21.4% |
| Timid+Spe −Atk | 1 HP / 32 SpA / 1 SpD / 32 Spe | 171 | 148 | 150 | 172 | 111 | 189 | 14% |
| Modest+SpA −Atk | 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe | 172 | 148 | 150 | 189 | 110 | 172 | 4.3% |
Natures in these spreads: Timid 35.4% · Modest 4.3%.
Mega Salamence teammates
Share of Mega Salamence teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Mega Salamence set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Mega Salamence set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Protect, Hyper Voice, Tailwind and Draco Meteor with Salamencite (100% of sets) and Aerilate, a Timid nature and 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe.
What are Mega Salamence's best teammates in VGC?
Mega Salamence's most common partners are Rillaboom (54.3%), Sneasler (50.3%), Kingambit (31.2%), Gholdengo (26.2%) and Incineroar (21%) — the share of Mega Salamence teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Mega Salamence use?
Timid (+Spe −Atk) is the most common nature among Mega Salamence's top spreads (35.4%), followed by Modest (4.3%). 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 Mega Salamence in Pokémon Champions?
Mega Salamence has base 120 Speed: 189 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 172 neutral, and 126 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Mega Salamence in Pokémon Champions?
Mega Salamence is #4 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 27.1% 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.