# Empoleon - VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Empoleon in VGC 2024 Regulation Set H. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2024 Regulation Set H (`gen9vgc2024regh`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2024regh |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Empoleon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Empoleon
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)

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## Common Moves
- **Ice Beam**: 80.817%
- **Water Pledge**: 78.664%
- **Flash Cannon**: 78.102%
- **Tera Blast**: 56.050%
- **Protect**: 21.552%
- **Haze**: 12.679%
- **Yawn**: 12.641%
- **Hydro Pump**: 11.613%
- **Icy Wind**: 10.180%
- **Surf**: 6.900%

## Common Abilities
- **Competitive**: 98.108%
- **Torrent**: 1.892%

## Common Items
- **Covert Cloak**: 52.811%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 11.211%
- **Leftovers**: 9.147%
- **Assault Vest**: 9.124%
- **Life Orb**: 8.960%
- **Room Service**: 2.888%
- **Choice Specs**: 1.698%
- **Other**: 4.161%

## Common Teammates
- **Ursaluna-Bloodmoon**: 51.543%
- **Tyranitar**: 50.529%
- **Sceptile**: 47.864%
- **Dusclops**: 47.707%
- **Pincurchin**: 47.495%
- **Incineroar**: 14.417%

## FAQ for Empoleon in gen9vgc2024regh-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Empoleon?
Empoleon is frequently paired with Ursaluna-Bloodmoon, Tyranitar, Sceptile, Dusclops. 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 54.832% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Empoleon?
Empoleon is most effectively run with the ability **Competitive** (98.108%) and the item **Covert Cloak** (52.811%).

### What is the most common role for Empoleon?
Based on common item usage (Covert Cloak), Empoleon often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2024regh-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/gen9vgc2024regh/Empoleon) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2024regh) - Build teams with Empoleon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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