Salamence
Intimidate + Dragon Dance. Can go physical or mixed. Moxie for snowballing.
Type Weaknesses & Resistances
Base Stats
HP95
Attack135
Defense80
Sp. Atk110
Sp. Def80
Speed100
Total600
Recommended Moveset
Dragon Dance
Outrage
Earthquake
Fire Blast
Abilities
IntimidateMoxie
Competitive Strategy
Salamence is a fearsome Dragon Dance sweeper. Intimidate gives it setup turns. Like Dragonite, 4× Ice weakness is the Achilles heel. Mega Salamence with Aerilate turns Return into a 120 BP Flying STAB.
Best Counters
- •Ice-type moves (4× weak)
- •Fairy-type Pokemon
- •Stealth Rock
- •Faster revenge killers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salamence weak to?
Salamence is 4× weak to Ice. Salamence is 2× weak to Rock, Dragon, Fairy.
What is the best moveset for Salamence?
The recommended moveset is: Dragon Dance, Outrage, Earthquake, Fire Blast.
How to counter Salamence?
Best counters: Ice-type moves (4× weak), Fairy-type Pokemon, Stealth Rock, Faster revenge killers.