# Empoleon - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Empoleon in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Empoleon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Empoleon
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Common Moves
- **Scald**: 77.632%
- **Grass Knot**: 75.843%
- **Protect**: 66.065%
- **Ice Beam**: 63.474%
- **Aqua Jet**: 29.831%
- **Icy Wind**: 29.528%
- **Flash Cannon**: 25.930%
- **Hydro Pump**: 9.382%
- **Blizzard**: 7.672%
- **Other**: 14.642%

## Common Abilities
- **Torrent**: 76.129%
- **Defiant**: 23.871%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 45.563%
- **Expert Belt**: 29.528%
- **Focus Sash**: 7.995%
- **Life Orb**: 7.644%
- **Leftovers**: 6.536%
- **Other**: 2.735%

## Common Teammates
- **Salamence-Mega**: 58.541%
- **Cresselia**: 58.520%
- **Lugia**: 23.195%
- **Whimsicott**: 15.258%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 15.234%
- **Dialga**: 14.175%

## FAQ for Empoleon in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Empoleon?
The most common moves for Empoleon are Scald, Grass Knot, Protect, Ice Beam. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Empoleon?
Empoleon is frequently paired with Salamence-Mega, Cresselia, Lugia, Whimsicott. 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 58.872% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Empoleon?
Empoleon is most effectively run with the ability **Torrent** (76.129%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (45.563%).

### What is the most common role for Empoleon?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Empoleon often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2016-1760 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/vgc2016/Empoleon) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - Build teams with Empoleon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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