# Empoleon - Gen 9 National Dex Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Empoleon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Empoleon
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Scald**: 71.373%
- **Roost**: 66.863%
- **Flip Turn**: 46.175%
- **Defog**: 38.344%
- **Vacuum Wave**: 31.034%
- **Ice Beam**: 26.629%
- **Flash Cannon**: 22.890%
- **Stealth Rock**: 22.885%
- **Surf**: 16.408%
- **Attract**: 13.574%

## Common Abilities
- **Competitive**: 91.151%
- **Torrent**: 8.849%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 38.546%
- **Shuca Berry**: 27.011%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 19.458%
- **Petaya Berry**: 5.786%
- **Assault Vest**: 4.065%
- **Eject Button**: 1.668%
- **Other**: 3.466%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Koko**: 32.824%
- **Ting-Lu**: 28.949%
- **Xurkitree**: 27.799%
- **Venusaur-Mega**: 27.706%
- **Kartana**: 27.573%
- **Houndstone**: 27.521%

## FAQ for Empoleon in gen9nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Empoleon?
The most common moves for Empoleon are Scald, Roost, Flip Turn, Defog. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Empoleon?
Empoleon is frequently paired with Tapu Koko, Ting-Lu, Xurkitree, Venusaur-Mega. 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 `252/0/4/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 29.819% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Empoleon?
Empoleon is most effectively run with the ability **Competitive** (91.151%) and the item **Leftovers** (38.546%).

### 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 gen9nationaldex-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/gen9nationaldex/Empoleon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - 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).*