Dragon Dance Salamence is outclassed by Zard X or Dragonite. The former has much better offensive presence with bulkier defenses, the latter has a much easier time setting up, and both don't get OHKO from a Weavile/Mamoswine's Ice Shard. Scarf Salamence with Moxie is a great late game cleaner whilst Intimidate allows him to form an Intimidate core with Landorus-T or Gyarados to weaken physical attackers. Honestly, I find Intimidate to be a better ability on DDance Salamence since it makes it easier for setting up. Moxie is a little less practical as you'll rarely get the chance to only use Salamence late game, and you'll find yourself having to switching in and out Salamence more often, therefore losing the snowball effect especially where defensive and stall teams are much more frequent as you climb higher on the ladder. Personally I peaked 1680 with a Salamence that I only really use for Defog >.>
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