# Empoleon - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Empoleon in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Empoleon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Empoleon
- **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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## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 92.473%
- **Aqua Jet**: 70.206%
- **Ice Beam**: 68.206%
- **Hydro Pump**: 40.630%
- **Flash Cannon**: 29.716%
- **Steel Wing**: 29.215%
- **Swords Dance**: 28.968%
- **Scald**: 27.137%
- **Other**: 13.448%

## Common Abilities
- **Torrent**: 66.312%
- **Defiant**: 33.688%

## Common Items
- **Lum Berry**: 38.151%
- **Shuca Berry**: 28.804%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 15.902%
- **Iron Plate**: 6.598%
- **Assault Vest**: 4.062%
- **Leftovers**: 1.852%
- **Other**: 4.632%

## Common Teammates
- **Sylveon**: 83.918%
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 54.742%
- **Talonflame**: 48.616%
- **Garchomp**: 39.356%
- **Rotom-Heat**: 38.992%
- **Gengar**: 37.748%

## FAQ for Empoleon in vgc2015-1760

### What are the top moves for Empoleon?
The most common moves for Empoleon are Protect, Aqua Jet, Ice Beam, Hydro Pump. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Empoleon?
Empoleon is frequently paired with Sylveon, Kangaskhan-Mega, Talonflame, 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 **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/252/0/4`. This configuration accounts for 37.747% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Empoleon?
Empoleon is most effectively run with the ability **Torrent** (66.312%) and the item **Lum Berry** (38.151%).

### What is the most common role for Empoleon?
Based on common item usage (Lum Berry), Empoleon often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Empoleon) - 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 Empoleon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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