# Empoleon - XY Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Empoleon in XY. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Scald**: 94.742%
- **Defog**: 78.252%
- **Flash Cannon**: 63.229%
- **Ice Beam**: 42.741%
- **Roar**: 31.764%
- **Knock Off**: 24.488%
- **Grass Knot**: 21.871%
- **Stealth Rock**: 16.063%
- **Toxic**: 12.687%
- **Other**: 14.164%

## Common Abilities
- **Torrent**: 99.929%
- **Defiant**: 0.071%

## Common Items
- **Shuca Berry**: 42.794%
- **Leftovers**: 35.880%
- **Assault Vest**: 21.159%
- **Other**: 0.167%

## Common Teammates
- **Garchomp**: 48.405%
- **Serperior**: 37.688%
- **Thundurus**: 32.258%
- **Volcarona**: 30.349%
- **Keldeo**: 26.308%
- **Talonflame**: 25.083%

## FAQ for Empoleon in xy-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Empoleon?
Empoleon is frequently paired with Garchomp, Serperior, Thundurus, Volcarona. 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 `252/0/0/252/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 17.957% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Empoleon?
Empoleon is most effectively run with the ability **Torrent** (99.929%) and the item **Shuca Berry** (42.794%).

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

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