# Empoleon - Gen 9 Monotype Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Empoleon in Gen 9 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Monotype (`gen9monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9monotype |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9monotype/Empoleon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9monotype/Empoleon
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9monotype)

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## Common Moves
- **Roost**: 97.873%
- **Stealth Rock**: 89.327%
- **Roar**: 48.239%
- **Knock Off**: 48.030%
- **Surf**: 39.622%
- **Flash Cannon**: 35.221%
- **Flip Turn**: 29.055%
- **Other**: 12.634%

## Common Abilities
- **Competitive**: 77.841%
- **Torrent**: 22.159%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 69.598%
- **Air Balloon**: 22.898%
- **Leftovers**: 5.160%
- **Other**: 2.343%

## Common Teammates
- **Toxapex**: 75.184%
- **Greninja**: 68.948%
- **Gastrodon**: 52.962%
- **Alomomola**: 52.955%
- **Suicune**: 38.259%
- **Samurott-Hisui**: 25.452%

## FAQ for Empoleon in gen9monotype-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Empoleon?
Empoleon is frequently paired with Toxapex, Greninja, Gastrodon, Alomomola. 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 **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `248/0/0/0/252/8`. This configuration accounts for 40.375% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Empoleon?
Empoleon is most effectively run with the ability **Competitive** (77.841%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (69.598%).

### What is the most common role for Empoleon?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Empoleon often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9monotype-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/gen9monotype/Empoleon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9monotype) - 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).*