Empoleon

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Usage Percent
0%
Monthly Rank
#183

Base Stats for Empoleon

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

Best Moves for Empoleon

Protect
92.473%
Aqua Jet
70.206%
Ice Beam
68.206%
Hydro Pump
40.630%
Flash Cannon
29.716%
Steel Wing
29.215%
Swords Dance
28.968%
Scald
27.137%
Other
13.448%

Best Items for Empoleon

Lum Berry
38.151%
Shuca Berry
28.804%
Sitrus Berry
15.902%
Iron Plate
6.598%
Assault Vest
4.062%
Leftovers
1.852%
Other
4.632%

Best Abilities for Empoleon

Torrent
66.312%
Defiant
33.688%

Best EV Spreads for Empoleon

Modest
252/
0/
0/
252/
0/
4
37.747%
Adamant
252/
252/
0/
0/
4/
0
28.794%
Modest
252/
0/
180/
76/
0/
0
15.655%
Hardy
0/
252/
60/
0/
64/
128
6.598%
Modest
228/
0/
132/
68/
20/
60
2.902%
Modest
252/
0/
4/
252/
0/
0
2.433%
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Empoleon in VGC 15?

The top moves for Empoleon in VGC 15 are Protect (92.473%), Aqua Jet (70.206%), Ice Beam (68.206%), Hydro Pump (40.630%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Empoleon?

Empoleon synergizes well with Sylveon (83.918%), Kangaskhan-Mega (54.742%), Talonflame (48.616%), Garchomp (39.356%). 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 Lum Berry (38.151%), Shuca Berry (28.804%), Sitrus Berry (15.902%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Empoleon?

The most common abilities for Empoleon are Torrent (66.312%) and Defiant (33.688%). 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 Modest with 252/0/0/252/0/4 (37.747% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

Is Empoleon good in VGC 15?

Empoleon is currently ranked in the VGC 15 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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