# Empoleon - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Empoleon in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## 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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## Common Moves
- **Stealth Rock**: 95.994%
- **Scald**: 95.964%
- **Defog**: 92.760%
- **Ice Beam**: 64.956%
- **Toxic**: 21.151%
- **Knock Off**: 6.395%
- **Roar**: 5.199%
- **Other**: 17.581%

## Common Abilities
- **Torrent**: 98.187%
- **Defiant**: 1.813%

## Common Items
- **Shuca Berry**: 63.062%
- **Leftovers**: 33.199%
- **Other**: 3.739%

## Common Teammates
- **Dragonite**: 56.759%
- **Breloom**: 56.757%
- **Toxicroak**: 56.757%
- **Lucario**: 56.757%
- **Heracross-Mega**: 56.757%
- **Absol-Mega**: 21.151%

## FAQ for Empoleon in gen8nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Empoleon?
Empoleon is frequently paired with Dragonite, Breloom, Toxicroak, Lucario. 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 `240/0/16/108/128/16`. This configuration accounts for 63.062% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Empoleon?
Empoleon is most effectively run with the ability **Torrent** (98.187%) and the item **Shuca Berry** (63.062%).

### What is the most common role for Empoleon?
Based on common item usage (Shuca Berry), 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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*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).*