# Empoleon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 4 OverUsed

> Find the best Empoleon builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 4 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Empoleon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 4 OverUsed (`dpp`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dpp |
| **Usage** | 21% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp/Empoleon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dpp/Empoleon
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 4 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/dpp](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dpp)

---

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
- **Surf**: 66.695%
- **Ice Beam**: 43.636%
- **Grass Knot**: 42.986%
- **Stealth Rock**: 41.891%
- **Agility**: 34.951%
- **Substitute**: 33.619%
- **Hydro Pump**: 30.700%
- **Aqua Jet**: 29.884%
- **Roar**: 26.646%
- **Knock Off**: 19.140%

## Common Abilities
- **Torrent**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Petaya Berry**: 33.566%
- **Leftovers**: 32.409%
- **Focus Sash**: 22.958%
- **Mystic Water**: 3.466%
- **Choice Specs**: 3.413%
- **Other**: 4.188%

## Common Teammates
- **Latias**: 59.906%
- **Tyranitar**: 51.748%
- **Gyarados**: 33.059%
- **Metagross**: 30.549%
- **Dragonite**: 25.896%
- **Scizor**: 24.727%

## FAQ for Empoleon in dpp-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Empoleon?
Empoleon is frequently paired with Latias, Tyranitar, Gyarados, Metagross. 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 **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `12/0/0/252/4/240`. This configuration accounts for 12.940% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Empoleon?
Empoleon is most effectively run with the ability **Torrent** (100.000%) and the item **Petaya Berry** (33.566%).

### What is the most common role for Empoleon?
Based on common item usage (Petaya Berry), Empoleon often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the dpp-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** |

---

## Additional Resources

- [View Empoleon on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp/Empoleon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 4 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dpp) - Build teams with Empoleon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

---
*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).*