# Empoleon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in XY

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

## Best Empoleon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **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/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
- **Defog**: 98.803%
- **Scald**: 83.444%
- **Ice Beam**: 45.866%
- **Roar**: 44.739%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 37.625%
- **Flash Cannon**: 37.020%
- **Stealth Rock**: 16.337%
- **Surf**: 13.654%
- **Toxic**: 8.437%
- **Other**: 14.076%

## Common Abilities
- **Torrent**: 99.870%
- **Defiant**: 0.130%

## Common Items
- **Shuca Berry**: 62.196%
- **Air Balloon**: 16.193%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 12.952%
- **Leftovers**: 7.408%
- **Other**: 1.251%

## Common Teammates
- **Garchomp**: 64.578%
- **Dragonite**: 62.340%
- **Kyurem-Black**: 50.510%
- **Pinsir-Mega**: 50.172%
- **Thundurus**: 43.039%
- **Serperior**: 30.105%

## FAQ for Empoleon in xy-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Empoleon?
Empoleon is frequently paired with Garchomp, Dragonite, Kyurem-Black, Pinsir-Mega. 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 **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `248/0/8/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 22.841% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Empoleon?
Empoleon is most effectively run with the ability **Torrent** (99.870%) and the item **Shuca Berry** (62.196%).

### 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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