# Emboar - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 15

> Find the best Emboar builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Emboar Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **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/vgc2015/Emboar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Emboar
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Water (2x), Ground (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x) |
| **Resists** | Bug (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Flare Blitz**: 99.985%
- **Sucker Punch**: 90.372%
- **Protect**: 67.037%
- **Hammer Arm**: 66.976%
- **Wild Charge**: 32.667%
- **Superpower**: 31.924%
- **Other**: 11.040%

## Common Abilities
- **Reckless**: 99.985%
- **Blaze**: 0.015%

## Common Items
- **Safety Goggles**: 66.949%
- **Expert Belt**: 23.423%
- **Assault Vest**: 8.528%
- **Other**: 1.100%

## Common Teammates
- **Amoonguss**: 67.008%
- **Bisharp**: 66.962%
- **Thundurus-Therian**: 66.949%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 66.949%
- **Cresselia**: 66.949%
- **Hariyama**: 23.423%

## FAQ for Emboar in vgc2015-1760

### What are the top moves for Emboar?
The most common moves for Emboar are Flare Blitz, Sucker Punch, Protect, Hammer Arm. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Emboar?
Emboar is frequently paired with Amoonguss, Bisharp, Thundurus-Therian, Salamence-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Emboar weak to and resistant against?
Emboar is weak to Water (2x), Ground (2x), Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), resists Bug (1/4x), Fire (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### Which Tera Types are best for Emboar?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Emboar?
The top build for Emboar features a **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `96/252/84/0/76/0`. This configuration accounts for 66.949% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Emboar?
Emboar is most effectively run with the ability **Reckless** (99.985%) and the item **Safety Goggles** (66.949%).

### What is the most common role for Emboar?
Based on common item usage (Safety Goggles), Emboar often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2015-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Emboar?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 110 |
| Attack | 123 |
| Defense | 65 |
| Sp. Atk | 100 |
| Sp. Def | 65 |
| Speed | 65 |
| **BST** | **528** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Emboar on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Emboar) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Emboar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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