The classic Special Attacking Salamence from Generation IV makes a return in Sword and Shield, and is a great alternative to the usual physical attacking sets that can surprise its usual checks and counters.ĭue to advantages like its higher base Attack compared to Special Attack and its access to Dragon Dance, Salamence is frequently run as a physical attacker, so this set can break an opponent's expectations. When Dynamaxed, Max Airstream should be sufficient, so the Heatran-ready Earthquake is generally a better choice. Other Viable Moves Fire Fangįor handling the likes of Ferrothorn and Scizor.

It's last move is Earthquake, and is an important coverage move that lets Salamence hit Steel-types for super effective damage. With one Dragon Dance, it's capable of severely damaging or even outright KO Pokemon that don't have resists or an immunity to it. Outrage is its secondary STAB, and is a powerful move with good neutral coverage. Dual Wingbeat is its main STAB move not only is it a strong physical Flying-type STAB that breaks Substitute and Sturdy, it also becomes Max Airstream during Dynamax.

About Salamence's Movesĭragon Dance boosts Salamence's Attack and Speed by one stage, letting it outspeed its usual checks such as Garchomp. It can also decrease the opponent's Attack with Max Wyrmwind, allowing to handle itself in a punch-out with another Dynamax sweeper.īoth of its abilities are potent, with Intimidate granting it effectiveness in switch-heavy battles, and Moxie the better choice for a setup like Stealth Rock + Dynamax sweep. Salamence makes a great Dynamax sweeper thanks to its Flying typing, allowing it to use Max Airstream with STAB. It's best to use a Salamence with 28-29 HP IVs. NOTE: when holding Life Orb, it will take 1 extra damage each time it attacks when it has 31 HP IVs.

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