# Empoleon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments

> Find the best Empoleon builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Empoleon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | 37.968% |
| **Record** | 71-116 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments/Empoleon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments/Empoleon
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championstournaments](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Empoleon.

## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 92.683%
- **Hydro Pump**: 73.171%
- **Ice Beam**: 65.854%
- **Surf**: 53.659%
- **Flash Cannon**: 48.780%
- **Icy Wind**: 12.195%
- **Weather Ball**: 9.756%
- **Roost**: 7.317%
- **Chilling Water**: 7.317%
- **Steel Beam**: 4.878%

## Common Abilities
- **Competitive**: 97.561%
- **Torrent**: 2.439%

## Common Items
- **Mystic Water**: 34.146%
- **Chople Berry**: 19.512%
- **Leftovers**: 17.073%
- **Shuca Berry**: 14.634%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 7.317%
- **Metal Coat**: 4.878%
- **Focus Sash**: 2.439%

## Common Teammates
- **Sinistcha**: 53.659%
- **Sneasler**: 51.220%
- **Farigiraf**: 48.780%
- **Hydreigon**: 43.902%
- **Golurk**: 43.902%
- **Charizard**: 17.073%

## Featured Teams with Empoleon

### Team 1 by gephicka
*Record: 6-0*
*Event: limitless-69f5545de23aab068aad7dd3*

**Pokemon**: Charizard-Mega-X, Empoleon, Clefable, Glimmora-Mega, Rotom-Mow, Lucario

**Empoleon Set**:
- **Ability**: Competitive
- **Item**: Chople Berry
- **Moves**: Flash Cannon, Hydro Pump, Icy Wind, Protect


## FAQ for Empoleon in championstournaments-1760

### What are the top moves for Empoleon?
The most common moves for Empoleon are Protect, Hydro Pump, Ice Beam, Surf. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Empoleon?
Empoleon is frequently paired with Sinistcha, Sneasler, Farigiraf, Hydreigon. 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?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Empoleon?
Empoleon is most effectively run with the ability **Competitive** (97.561%) and the item **Mystic Water** (34.146%).

### What is the most common role for Empoleon?
Based on common item usage (Mystic Water), Empoleon often functions as a **tactical** in the championstournaments-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/championstournaments/Empoleon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championstournaments) - Build teams with Empoleon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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