# Empoleon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 7 Monotype

> Find the best Empoleon builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 7 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Empoleon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **Usage** | 2% |
| **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/monotype/Empoleon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype/Empoleon
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x) |
| **Resists** | Ice (1/4x), Steel (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Poison (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Roost**: 98.612%
- **Stealth Rock**: 88.956%
- **Flash Cannon**: 69.087%
- **Roar**: 59.147%
- **Knock Off**: 38.873%
- **Surf**: 30.013%
- **Other**: 15.313%

## Common Abilities
- **Competitive**: 96.413%
- **Torrent**: 3.587%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 89.667%
- **Air Balloon**: 5.826%
- **Other**: 4.507%

## Common Teammates
- **Toxapex**: 84.848%
- **Gastrodon**: 77.711%
- **Alomomola**: 75.350%
- **Greninja**: 69.858%
- **Suicune**: 35.065%
- **Dondozo**: 32.973%

## FAQ for Empoleon in monotype-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Empoleon?
Empoleon is frequently paired with Toxapex, Gastrodon, Alomomola, Greninja. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Empoleon weak to and resistant against?
Empoleon is weak to Electric (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x), resists Ice (1/4x), Steel (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to Poison (0x).

### 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 29.715% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Empoleon?
Empoleon is most effectively run with the ability **Competitive** (96.413%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (89.667%).

### What is the most common role for Empoleon?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Empoleon often functions as a **tactical** in the monotype-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/monotype/Empoleon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/monotype) - Build teams with Empoleon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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