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Empoleon

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Usage Percent
1%
Monthly Rank
#90

Best Moves for Empoleon

Flash Cannon
steel
#1
Protect
normal
#2
Ice Beam
ice
#3
Icy Wind
ice
#4
Hydro Pump
water
#5
Water Pledge
water
#6
Surf
water
#7
Vacuum Wave
fighting
#8
Scald
water
#9
Yawn
normal
#10
Chilling Water
water
#11
Roost
flying
#12
Blizzard
ice
#13
Grass Knot
grass
#14
Struggle
normal
#15
Weather Ball
normal
#16
Rain Dance
water
#17
Steel Beam
steel
#18
Knock Off
dark
#19

Best Teammates for Empoleon

Best Items for Empoleon

Sitrus Berry
Life Orb
Leftovers
Shuca Berry
Adrenaline Orb
Assault Vest
Chople Berry

Empoleon Pokemon Champions Teams

Curated from top community competitive teams on 8 Limitless, Twitter, VGCPastes
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Froslass
IceGhost
Ability Snow Cloak
Item Froslassite
Blizzard
Ice
Shadow Ball
Ghost
Protect
Normal
Aurora Veil
Ice
Garchomp
DragonGround
Ability Rough Skin
Item White Herb
Dragon Claw
Dragon
Earthquake
Ground
Rock Slide
Rock
Protect
Normal
Rotom
ElectricGhost
Ability Levitate
Item Choice Scarf
Thunderbolt
Electric
Blizzard
Ice
Electroweb
Electric
Volt Switch
Electric
Empoleon
WaterSteel
Ability Competitive
Item Leftovers
Water Pulse
Water
Flash Cannon
Steel
Roar
Normal
Protect
Normal
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Sitrus Berry
Flare Blitz
Fire
Darkest Lariat
Dark
Fake Out
Normal
Parting Shot
Dark
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Focus Sash
Iron Head
Steel
Low Kick
Fighting
Sucker Punch
Dark
Protect
Normal
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Empoleon in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026?

The top moves for Empoleon in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 are Flash Cannon (15.504%), Protect (13.566%), Ice Beam (10.465%), Icy Wind (10.078%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Empoleon?

Empoleon synergizes well with Incineroar (31.395%), Whimsicott (29.845%), Sneasler (25.194%), Dragonite (22.093%). 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 Sitrus Berry (7.752%), Life Orb (6.589%), Leftovers (4.264%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Empoleon?

The most common abilities for Empoleon are Competitive (20.155%) and Hospitality (0.775%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.

Is Empoleon good in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026?

Empoleon is currently ranked in the Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 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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