Mega Salamence
Usage, sets and teammates from October 2026 ladder battles in Regulation M-C. Form: Mega.
Salamence and its Mega in Champions
| Base stat | Salamence | Mega Salamence |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 95 | 95 |
| Atk | 135 | 145+10 |
| Def | 80 | 130+50 |
| SpA | 110 | 120+10 |
| SpD | 80 | 90+10 |
| Spe | 100 | 120+20 |
| Total | 600 | 700 |
| Type | DragonFlying | DragonFlying |
| Ability | Intimidate, Moxie | Aerilate |
Mega Salamence holds Salamencite. Its ability is Aerilate: this Pokémon's Normal-type moves become Flying type and have 1.2× power.
Speed at common investments
| Form | Min | 0 SP | 32 SP | 32 SP+ | Ladder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salamence | 108 | 120 | 152 | 167 | - |
| Mega Salamence | 126 | 140 | 172 | 189 | 189 |
Level 50. Min is 0 Stat Points with a Speed-lowering nature (Trick Room), 32 SP+ is full investment with a Speed-raising nature, and Ladder is the most-used spread on the October 2026 ladder. A Mega moves at its own Speed on the turn it Mega Evolves. Compare with the meta on the speed tiers.
Doubles (VGC) set #15 · 12.4% usage
Moves
Held items
Ability
Most-used Stat Point spreads
Counters & checks
Type-matchup math for Mega Salamence, cross-referenced with the live October 2026 meta. These flag likely threats and targets; confirm exact damage with the damage calculator.
Defensive profile
Threatens Mega Salamence
Meta Pokémon carrying STAB that hits Mega Salamence super-effectively.
Mega Salamence pressures
Common meta Pokémon weak to Mega Salamence's STAB.
