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Base Stats for Empoleon
HP
84
Atk
86
Def
88
SpA
111
SpD
101
Spe
60
Best Moves for Empoleon
Flash Cannon
89.120%
Protect
84.077%
Hydro Pump
47.828%
Vacuum Wave
40.255%
Ice Beam
38.903%
Icy Wind
25.591%
Surf
17.027%
Yawn
12.047%
Flip Turn
7.752%
Grass Knot
7.397%
Roar
5.757%
Water Pulse
5.534%
Other
18.712%
Best Teammates for Empoleon
Best Items for Empoleon
Leftovers
33.262%
Shuca Berry
32.540%
Sitrus Berry
13.076%
Chople Berry
12.358%
Mystic Water
3.946%
Other
4.817%
Best Abilities for Empoleon
Competitive
99.578%
Torrent
0.422%
Best EV Spreads for Empoleon
Modest
32/
0/
0/
32/
0/
2
13.749%
Modest
32/
0/
0/
32/
2/
0
12.739%
Modest
32/
0/
0/
32/
0/
0
12.467%
Modest
32/
0/
0/
19/
0/
15
8.366%
Calm
30/
0/
8/
1/
26/
1
6.767%
Modest
30/
0/
5/
19/
5/
7
4.526%
Modest
32/
0/
2/
32/
0/
0
4.440%
Modest
30/
0/
0/
29/
0/
7
3.143%
Quiet
32/
0/
2/
32/
0/
0
2.119%
Quiet
20/
0/
0/
32/
14/
0
2.083%
Quiet
30/
0/
4/
32/
0/
0
1.266%
Modest
25/
0/
0/
32/
2/
7
1.042%
Bold
32/
0/
32/
0/
0/
2
1.014%
Bold
32/
0/
29/
0/
5/
0
0.941%
Modest
18/
0/
2/
32/
1/
13
0.885%
Modest
31/
0/
14/
18/
3/
0
0.797%
Modest
0/
0/
0/
30/
4/
32
0.714%
Modest
31/
0/
10/
19/
1/
5
0.701%
Modest
19/
0/
0/
32/
0/
15
0.636%
Calm
32/
0/
32/
0/
2/
0
0.619%
Type Matchups for Empoleon
Weak
Electric
2x
Fighting
2x
Ground
2x
Resist
Ice
1/4x
Steel
1/4x
Normal
1/2x
Water
1/2x
Flying
1/2x
Psychic
1/2x
Bug
1/2x
Rock
1/2x
Dragon
1/2x
Fairy
1/2x
Immune
Poison
0x
Empoleon Pokemon Champions Teams
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FireDragon
Ability
Blaze
Item
Charizardite X
Flare Blitz
fire
Breaking Swipe
dragon
Roost
Protect
normal
WaterSteel
Ability
Competitive
Item
Sitrus Berry
Hydro Pump
water
Flash Cannon
steel
Icy Wind
ice
Protect
normal
GrassDark
Ability
Protean
Item
Choice Scarf
Flower Trick
grass
Knock Off
dark
Triple Axel
ice
Low Kick
fighting
RockPoison
Ability
Toxic Debris
Item
Focus Sash
Power Gem
rock
Sludge Bomb
poison
Earth Power
ground
Spiky Shield
grass
Fairy
Ability
Pixilate
Item
Fairy Feather
Hyper Voice
normal
Hyper Beam
normal
Quick Attack
normal
Detect
fighting
Dragon
Ability
Multiscale
Item
Dragon Fang
Scale Shot
dragon
Stomping Tantrum
ground
Tailwind
Protect
normal
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Empoleon in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A?
The top moves for Empoleon in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A are Flash Cannon (89.120%), Protect (84.077%), Hydro Pump (47.828%), Vacuum Wave (40.255%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Empoleon?
Empoleon synergizes well with Garchomp (41.378%), Incineroar (40.052%), Sinistcha (35.549%), Floette-Mega (28.445%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.
What item should I use on Empoleon?
The most popular items for Empoleon are Leftovers (33.262%), Shuca Berry (32.540%), Sitrus Berry (13.076%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Empoleon?
The most common abilities for Empoleon are Competitive (99.578%) and Torrent (0.422%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.
What is Empoleon weak to and resistant against?
Empoleon is weak to Electric (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x), resists Ice (1/4x), Steel (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to Poison (0x).
Is Empoleon good in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A?
Empoleon is currently ranked in the Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.
Pokemon
% usage
Basculegion waterghostAdaptabilitySwift SwimMold BreakerChoice ScarfFocus SashMystic WaterSitrus BerryKasib BerryOtherLast RespectsAqua JetWave CrashProtectFlip TurnLiquidationOther
51.50%
Kingambit darksteelDefiantSupreme OverlordPressureChople BerryBlack GlassesFocus SashOtherSucker PunchKowtow CleaveProtectLow KickIron HeadOther
40.69%
Garchomp dragongroundRough SkinSand VeilChoice ScarfSitrus BerryRoseli BerryDragon FangSoft SandWhite HerbHaban BerryLum BerryOtherEarthquakeDragon ClawRock SlideProtectStomping TantrumRock TombPoison JabScale ShotOther
40.53%
Mega Charizard Y fireflyingDroughtCharizardite YHeat WaveProtectSolar BeamWeather BallAncient PowerOverheatOther
31.81%
Sneasler fightingpoisonUnburdenPoison TouchPressureWhite HerbFocus SashSitrus BerryOtherClose CombatDire ClawFake OutProtectCoachingRock TombRock SlideFeintOther
28.58%
Incineroar firedarkIntimidateBlazeSitrus BerryChople BerryPassho BerryCharcoalLeftoversShuca BerryOtherFake OutParting ShotFlare BlitzThroat ChopDarkest LariatProtectHelping HandOther
25.93%
Mega Floette fairyFairy AuraFloettiteProtectDazzling GleamMoonblastLight of RuinCalm MindDraining KissOther
23.92%
Sinistcha grassghostHospitalityHeatproofKasib BerrySitrus BerryColbur BerryLeftoversOcca BerryFocus SashMental HerbOtherMatcha GotchaRage PowderTrick RoomLife DewProtectShadow BallOther
20.44%
Sylveon fairyPixilateCute CharmFairy FeatherLeftoversOtherHyper VoiceQuick AttackDetectProtectHyper BeamMoonblastCalm MindYawnOther
17.90%
Whimsicott grassfairyPranksterChlorophyllInfiltratorFocus SashFairy FeatherCoba BerrySitrus BerryMental HerbOtherTailwindMoonblastEncoreProtectSunny DayDazzling GleamOther
17.65%
Archaludon steeldragonStaminaSturdyStalwartLeftoversChoice ScarfChople BerryWhite HerbDragon FangOtherFlash CannonProtectElectro ShotDragon PulseDraco MeteorAura SphereOther
17.43%
Farigiraf normalpsychicArmor TailCud ChewSap SipperSitrus BerryColbur BerryMental HerbTwisted SpoonSilk ScarfOtherTrick RoomPsychicHelping HandProtectHyper VoiceTwin BeamFoul PlayThunderboltImprisonPsyshockRain DanceAlly SwitchRoarNasty PlotOther
16.12%
Mega Aerodactyl rockflyingTough ClawsAerodactyliteRock SlideDual WingbeatTailwindProtectWide GuardIce FangOther
12.19%
Pelipper waterflyingDrizzleKeen EyeRain DishSitrus BerryFocus SashChoice ScarfMystic WaterOtherHurricaneWeather BallTailwindWide GuardProtectRain DanceMuddy WaterOther
12.15%
Sableye darkghostPranksterKeen EyeStallRoseli BerrySitrus BerryFocus SashOtherLight ScreenRain DanceEncoreReflectDisableWill-O-WispQuashFake OutFoul PlayThunder WaveOther
8.84%
Mega Dragonite dragonflyingMultiscaleDragoniniteTailwindDragon PulseProtectHurricaneDraco MeteorThunderboltFlamethrowerHeat WaveAir SlashIce BeamExtreme SpeedThunderOther
7.92%
Maushold normalFriend GuardTechnicianCheek PouchChople BerryFocus SashSitrus BerryOtherFollow MeProtectSuper FangFeintEncoreTauntHelping HandRain DanceOther
7.90%
Aegislash steelghostStance ChangeSpell TagFocus SashColbur BerryLeftoversKasib BerryOtherShadow SneakPoltergeistKing's ShieldIron HeadClose CombatWide GuardSacred SwordOther
7.46%
Mega Blastoise waterMega LauncherBlastoisiniteWater SpoutDark PulseFake OutAura SphereShell SmashProtectIce BeamWater PulseOther
7.45%
Rotom-Wash electricwaterLevitateSitrus BerryLeftoversChoice ScarfMagnetLum BerryOtherHydro PumpWill-O-WispThunderboltProtectVolt SwitchElectrowebEerie ImpulseTrickOther
7.43%
Glimmora rockpoisonToxic DebrisCorrosionFocus SashShuca BerryOtherSludge BombPower GemEarth PowerSpiky ShieldOther
6.80%
Aerodactyl rockflyingUnnerveRock HeadPressureFocus SashSitrus BerryHard StoneOtherRock SlideTailwindProtectDual WingbeatWide GuardOther
6.72%
Talonflame fireflyingGale WingsFlame BodyNothingSharp BeakCharti BerryFocus SashCharcoalOtherTailwindProtectFlare BlitzBrave BirdAcrobaticsQuick GuardWill-O-WispDual WingbeatTauntOther
6.19%
Mega Froslass iceghostSnow WarningFroslassiteBlizzardProtectShadow BallAurora VeilTauntRain DanceOther
6.09%
Mega Scovillain grassfireSpicy SprayScovillainiteRage PowderProtectOverheatLeech SeedGiga DrainFlamethrowerLeaf StormOther
6.01%
Pokedex Format
Current format
Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Regulation Set M-A