# Empoleon - BDSP Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Empoleon in BDSP. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | BDSP (`bdsp`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl |
| **Category** | Online Battle on Nintendo Switch |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp/Empoleon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdsp/Empoleon
- **Format Overview**: [BDSP Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bdsp](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdsp)

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## Common Moves
- **Scald**: 77.046%
- **Stealth Rock**: 68.567%
- **Roar**: 58.439%
- **Ice Beam**: 53.706%
- **Defog**: 23.891%
- **Protect**: 19.623%
- **Icy Wind**: 17.960%
- **Grass Knot**: 14.784%
- **Hydro Pump**: 13.559%
- **Flash Cannon**: 12.330%

## Common Abilities
- **Torrent**: 94.354%
- **Defiant**: 5.646%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 71.029%
- **Shuca Berry**: 10.610%
- **Life Orb**: 4.183%
- **Choice Specs**: 3.194%
- **Petaya Berry**: 3.074%
- **Custap Berry**: 2.519%
- **Focus Sash**: 1.643%
- **Other**: 3.748%

## Common Teammates
- **Gengar**: 39.543%
- **Infernape**: 37.112%
- **Gliscor**: 36.663%
- **Dragonite**: 34.549%
- **Latios**: 28.148%
- **Donphan**: 26.422%

## FAQ for Empoleon in bdsp-1760

### What are the top moves for Empoleon?
The most common moves for Empoleon are Scald, Stealth Rock, Roar, Ice Beam. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Empoleon?
Empoleon is frequently paired with Gengar, Infernape, Gliscor, Dragonite. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Empoleon?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Empoleon?
The top build for Empoleon features a **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/60/196/0`. This configuration accounts for 16.514% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Empoleon?
Empoleon is most effectively run with the ability **Torrent** (94.354%) and the item **Leftovers** (71.029%).

### What is the most common role for Empoleon?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Empoleon often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the bdsp-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Empoleon?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 84 |
| Attack | 86 |
| Defense | 88 |
| Sp. Atk | 111 |
| Sp. Def | 101 |
| Speed | 60 |
| **BST** | **530** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Empoleon on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp/Empoleon) - Full interactive stats page
- [BDSP Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bdsp) - Build teams with Empoleon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*