# Empoleon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet

> Find the best Empoleon builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Empoleon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet (`gen9doublesou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9doublesou |
| **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/gen9doublesou/Empoleon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou/Empoleon
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou)

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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**: 91.659%
- **Ice Beam**: 84.348%
- **Surf**: 70.882%
- **Protect**: 47.766%
- **Hydro Pump**: 26.080%
- **Vacuum Wave**: 21.199%
- **Brine**: 16.684%
- **Weather Ball**: 8.184%
- **Water Pledge**: 4.595%
- **Flip Turn**: 4.380%

## Common Abilities
- **Competitive**: 99.134%
- **Torrent**: 0.866%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 35.831%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 18.876%
- **Air Balloon**: 16.688%
- **Safety Goggles**: 12.289%
- **Assault Vest**: 7.222%
- **Choice Specs**: 3.102%
- **Life Orb**: 1.521%
- **Other**: 4.473%

## Common Teammates
- **Politoed**: 28.469%
- **Hatterene**: 24.606%
- **Sinistcha**: 22.040%
- **Sneasler**: 21.344%
- **Ursaluna**: 17.985%
- **Bisharp**: 17.910%

## FAQ for Empoleon in gen9doublesou-1825

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

### What are the best team partners for Empoleon?
Empoleon is frequently paired with Politoed, Hatterene, Sinistcha, Sneasler. 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 `252/0/0/252/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 41.118% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Empoleon?
Empoleon is most effectively run with the ability **Competitive** (99.134%) and the item **Leftovers** (35.831%).

### 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 gen9doublesou-1825 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/gen9doublesou/Empoleon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9doublesou) - Build teams with Empoleon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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