Is Salamence-Mega viable in Gen 9 National Dex Doubles?

Salamence-Mega is ranked #7 in Gen 9 National Dex Doubles with 13.91% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Salamence-Mega in Gen 9 National Dex Doubles?

The best counter for Salamence-Mega in Gen 9 National Dex Doubles is Incineroar with a 30.5% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Salamence-Mega include Incineroar.

What is the best counter for Salamence-Mega in Gen 9 National Dex Doubles?

Incineroar is the best counter for Salamence-Mega in Gen 9 National Dex Doubles, KOing or forcing it out in 30.5% of their encounters.

Salamence-Mega counters

Gen 9 National Dex Doubles · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0373 Salamence-Mega

DragonFlying

USAGE 13.9% #7

BASE STATS

HP 95

ATK 145

DEF 130

SPA 120

SPD 90

SPE 120

BST700

TYPE MATCHUPS

4×

Ice

2×

RockDragonFairy

½×

FireWaterFightingBug

¼×

Grass

0×

Ground

Moves

Protect 91.8% Tailwind 82.1% Double-Edge 67.3% Hyper Voice 64.3% Return 19.4% Roost 17.7% Dragon Dance 17.1% Draco Meteor 9.7%

Items

Salamencite 100.0%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Incineroar

FireDark SOFT CHECK

27.189

30.5% dies 8.83%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Incineroar Darkest Lariat vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Salamence-Mega: 112-133 (28.4 - 33.7%) -- 0.7% chance to 3HKO

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Ranked #7 with 13.91% usage. Sorted by reliability score.