# Empoleon - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Empoleon in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A (`gen9championsvgc2026regma`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regma |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Empoleon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Empoleon
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma)

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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
- **Flash Cannon**: 90.294%
- **Protect**: 79.574%
- **Hydro Pump**: 42.855%
- **Ice Beam**: 37.413%
- **Water Pulse**: 33.943%
- **Roar**: 30.926%
- **Surf**: 19.992%
- **Vacuum Wave**: 12.397%
- **Icy Wind**: 11.529%
- **Chilling Water**: 6.042%

## Common Abilities
- **Competitive**: 98.797%
- **Torrent**: 1.203%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 48.794%
- **Mystic Water**: 12.984%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 10.591%
- **Chople Berry**: 8.421%
- **Shuca Berry**: 7.104%
- **Wacan Berry**: 2.239%
- **Metal Coat**: 2.187%
- **Choice Scarf**: 1.524%
- **Quick Claw**: 1.187%
- **Other**: 4.969%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 48.555%
- **Garchomp**: 42.585%
- **Froslass-Mega**: 36.872%
- **Kingambit**: 30.214%
- **Rotom-Frost**: 28.680%
- **Sinistcha**: 25.669%

## FAQ for Empoleon in gen9championsvgc2026regma-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Empoleon?
Empoleon is frequently paired with Incineroar, Garchomp, Froslass-Mega, Kingambit. 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 `32/0/0/19/0/15`. This configuration accounts for 27.021% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Empoleon?
Empoleon is most effectively run with the ability **Competitive** (98.797%) and the item **Leftovers** (48.794%).

### 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 gen9championsvgc2026regma-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/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Empoleon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regma) - 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).*