# Empoleon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

> Find the best Empoleon builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Empoleon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **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/gen8nationaldex/Empoleon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Empoleon
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x) |
| **Resists** | Ice (1/4x), Steel (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Poison (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Stealth Rock**: 89.266%
- **Roar**: 49.414%
- **Ice Beam**: 46.325%
- **Earthquake**: 40.430%
- **Aqua Jet**: 40.209%
- **Flash Cannon**: 29.250%
- **Surf**: 28.489%
- **Scald**: 18.744%
- **Liquidation**: 12.738%
- **Avalanche**: 12.532%

## Common Abilities
- **Defiant**: 90.201%
- **Torrent**: 9.799%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 89.458%
- **Air Balloon**: 9.572%
- **Other**: 0.970%

## Common Teammates
- **Shuckle**: 44.370%
- **Shedinja**: 39.842%
- **Galvantula**: 39.842%
- **Latios-Mega**: 39.842%
- **Xatu**: 39.842%
- **Qwilfish**: 39.842%

## FAQ for Empoleon in gen8nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Empoleon?
Empoleon is frequently paired with Shuckle, Shedinja, Galvantula, Latios-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Empoleon weak to and resistant against?
Empoleon is weak to Electric (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x), resists Ice (1/4x), Steel (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to Poison (0x).

### 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 **Careful** nature with an EV spread of `252/4/0/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 39.842% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Empoleon?
Empoleon is most effectively run with the ability **Defiant** (90.201%) and the item **Leftovers** (89.458%).

### 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 gen8nationaldex-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/gen8nationaldex/Empoleon) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Empoleon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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