Empoleon

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Usage Percent
0%

Base Stats for Empoleon

HP
84
Atk
86
Def
88
SpA
111
SpD
101
Spe
60

Best Moves for Empoleon

Surf
water
76.570%
Roost
flying
68.112%
Knock Off
dark
58.667%
Ice Beam
ice
53.459%
Flip Turn
water
42.435%
Vacuum Wave
fighting
31.897%
Stealth Rock
rock
26.790%
Flash Cannon
steel
18.894%
Grass Knot
grass
13.078%
Other
10.096%

Best Items for Empoleon

Heavy-Duty Boots
48.981%
Leftovers
16.768%
Assault Vest
12.978%
Shuca Berry
12.719%
Choice Specs
3.211%
Life Orb
1.627%
Other
3.717%

Best Abilities for Empoleon

Competitive
81.336%
Torrent
18.664%

Best EV Spreads for Empoleon

Calm
248/
0/
0/
0/
252/
8
34.466%
Calm
252/
4/
0/
0/
252/
0
12.086%
Modest
232/
0/
0/
252/
0/
24
10.196%
Quiet
160/
0/
4/
252/
92/
0
7.393%
Careful
248/
0/
8/
0/
252/
0
7.027%
Modest
252/
0/
0/
252/
4/
0
6.466%
Quiet
252/
0/
0/
252/
4/
0
3.093%
Calm
252/
0/
4/
0/
252/
0
2.540%
Calm
252/
0/
0/
0/
252/
4
2.412%
Quiet
248/
0/
8/
252/
0/
0
1.623%
Calm
252/
0/
0/
4/
252/
0
1.529%
Calm
200/
0/
0/
168/
140/
0
1.451%
Quiet
252/
0/
4/
252/
0/
0
1.264%
Sassy
252/
4/
0/
0/
252/
0
0.773%
Modest
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
0.726%
Modest
252/
0/
0/
248/
0/
8
0.669%
Modest
4/
0/
0/
252/
252/
0
0.572%
Bold
252/
0/
104/
84/
68/
0
0.568%
Hardy
0/
0/
0/
252/
252/
0
0.511%
Modest
144/
0/
0/
168/
0/
196
0.385%
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Empoleon in Gen 9 OU?

The top moves for Empoleon in Gen 9 OU are Surf (76.570%), Roost (68.112%), Knock Off (58.667%), Ice Beam (53.459%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Empoleon?

Empoleon synergizes well with Zamazenta (55.129%), Kingambit (52.822%), Sinistcha (35.982%), Garchomp (35.813%). 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 Heavy-Duty Boots (48.981%), Leftovers (16.768%), Assault Vest (12.978%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Empoleon?

The most common abilities for Empoleon are Competitive (81.336%) and Torrent (18.664%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.

What Tera Type should I use on Empoleon?

Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.

What is the best EV spread for Empoleon?

The most common EV spread for Empoleon is Calm with 248/0/0/0/252/8 (34.466% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

Is Empoleon good in Gen 9 OU?

Empoleon is currently ranked in the Gen 9 OU 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.





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