Salamence counters

Gen 9 Camomons · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Mar 2026 - May 2026

Salamence
#0373 Salamence
DragonFlying
USAGE 3.8% #44
ABILITYIntimidate
BASE STATS
HP 95
ATK 135
DEF 80
SPA 110
SPD 80
SPE 100
BST600
TYPE MATCHUPS
4×
Ice
2×
RockDragonFairy
½×
FireWaterFightingBug
¼×
Grass
0×
Ground
Moves
Roost 99.9% Earthquake 96.4% Iron Head 78.7% Dragon Dance 75.1% Roar 24.9% Flamethrower 24.8% Stone Edge 0.2% Dragon Claw 0.1%
Items
Life Orb 73.2% Rocky Helmet 24.9% Leftovers 1.7% Sitrus Berry 0.1% Heavy-Duty Boots 0.0% Lum Berry 0.0% Focus Sash 0.0% Chesto Berry 0.0%
Abilities
Intimidate99.9%Moxie0.1%
Common Teammates
Hydreigon94.1%Hoopa-Unbound73.4%Uxie73.4%Avalugg-Hisui73.4%Alomomola63.4%Latios24.0%Clefable20.8%Scizor19.6%
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Ranked #44 with 3.80% usage. Sorted by reliability score.