#198 in usage · 0.1% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Salazzle Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Salazzle 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).
Salazzle @ Focus Sash Ability: Oblivious Level: 50 EVs: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe Timid Nature - Fake Out - Sludge Bomb - Dragon Cheer - Heat Wave
Salazzle moves
Share of Salazzle sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Fake OutNormal86.3%
- Sludge BombPoison78.2%
- Dragon CheerDragon56.2%
- Heat WaveFire45.8%
- ProtectNormal23.3%
- OverheatFire20.6%
- FlamethrowerFire18.5%
- ToxicPoison13.7%
- EncoreNormal13%
- Fire BlastFire9.2%
Items
- Focus Sash77.5%
- Life Orb9.5%
- Air Balloon2.7%
- Choice Scarf2.1%
- Sitrus Berry1.8%
Abilities
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 | 145 | 75 | 80 | 163 | 80 | 185 | 57.4% |
| Hasty+Spe −Def | 2 Atk / 32 SpA / 32 Spe | 143 | 86 | 72 | 163 | 80 | 185 | 13.6% |
| Modest+SpA −Atk | 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe | 145 | 75 | 80 | 179 | 80 | 169 | 9.5% |
Natures in these spreads: Timid 57.4% · Hasty 13.6% · Modest 9.5%.
Salazzle teammates
Share of Salazzle teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Salazzle set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Salazzle set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Fake Out, Sludge Bomb, Dragon Cheer and Heat Wave with Focus Sash (77.5% of sets) and Oblivious, a Timid nature and 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe.
What are Salazzle's best teammates in VGC?
Salazzle's most common partners are Mega Salamence (43.9%), Rillaboom (42.8%), Gholdengo (33%), Milotic (29.5%) and Mega Tyranitar (21%) — the share of Salazzle teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Salazzle use?
Timid (+Spe −Atk) is the most common nature among Salazzle's top spreads (57.4%), followed by Hasty (13.6%). 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 Salazzle in Pokémon Champions?
Salazzle has base 117 Speed: 185 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 169 neutral, and 123 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Salazzle in Pokémon Champions?
Salazzle is #198 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 0.1% 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.