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The top moves for Empoleon in VGC 2026 Regulation Set F are Flash Cannon (91.092%), Hydro Pump (70.561%), Ice Beam (63.006%), Roost (62.652%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
Empoleon synergizes well with Gholdengo (66.852%), Rillaboom (62.612%), Raging Bolt (62.612%), Clefable (62.608%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.
The most popular items for Empoleon are Life Orb (63.390%), Weakness Policy (25.605%), Safety Goggles (4.244%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
The most common abilities for Empoleon are Competitive (99.217%) and Torrent (0.783%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.
Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.
The most common EV spread for Empoleon is Modest with 252/0/0/252/4/0 (63.577% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
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).
Empoleon is currently ranked in the VGC 2026 Regulation Set F 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.