# Empoleon - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Empoleon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Empoleon
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

---

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
- **Surf**: 76.570%
- **Roost**: 68.112%
- **Knock Off**: 58.667%
- **Ice Beam**: 53.459%
- **Flip Turn**: 42.435%
- **Vacuum Wave**: 31.897%
- **Stealth Rock**: 26.790%
- **Flash Cannon**: 18.894%
- **Grass Knot**: 13.078%
- **Other**: 10.096%

## Common Abilities
- **Competitive**: 81.336%
- **Torrent**: 18.664%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 48.981%
- **Leftovers**: 16.768%
- **Assault Vest**: 12.978%
- **Shuca Berry**: 12.719%
- **Choice Specs**: 3.211%
- **Life Orb**: 1.627%
- **Other**: 3.717%

## Common Teammates
- **Zamazenta**: 55.129%
- **Kingambit**: 52.822%
- **Sinistcha**: 35.982%
- **Garchomp**: 35.813%
- **Tornadus-Therian**: 34.178%
- **Pecharunt**: 24.326%

## FAQ for Empoleon in gen9ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Empoleon?
Empoleon is frequently paired with Zamazenta, Kingambit, Sinistcha, Garchomp. 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 34.466% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Empoleon?
Empoleon is most effectively run with the ability **Competitive** (81.336%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (48.981%).

### What is the most common role for Empoleon?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Empoleon often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9ou-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** |

---

## Additional Resources

- [View Empoleon on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Empoleon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Empoleon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

---
*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).*