No. 0395
Empoleon
Emperor Pokémon
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Empoleon is a Water/Steel-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Ground and Electric, with a base stat total of 530. In Pokémon Champions it’s #94 on the Doubles ladder and #44 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.
- Height
- 1.7 m 5′07″
- Weight
- 84.5 kg 186.3 lbs
- Base stat total
- 530 Higher than 82% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen IV Diamond & Pearl
Leftovers · Modest · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpA 32Full set →
Since ancient times, it has been revered by the people of Hisui, who call it the Master of the Waves. Its wings are a match for even master-crafted blades.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
WaterSteelshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 4 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 60); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Empoleon outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokémon's offensive stat is 1.5× with Water attacks.
Everything about Torrent →This Pokémon's Sp. Atk is by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
Everything about Competitive →
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KilowattrelCompetitive
Ranked ladder · in-game
Doubles
#94 of 262 used
Leftovers (19.8%) · (96.7%) · Modest (64.5%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpA 32 (18.7%)
Singles
#44 of 262 used
Leftovers (33.6%) · (91.2%) · Modest (36.2%) · HP 32 / Def 5 / SpD 29 (22.1%)
Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.
Usage over time
Values
| Month | Regulation | Battles | Share of teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,122,222 | 0.7% |
| May 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,355,619 | 0.3% |
| Jun 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,163,315 | 0.2% |
| Jul 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,764,686 | 0.2% |
| Aug 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,269,250 | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | Reg M-C | 1,631,943 | 0.5% |
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 20262.8% of teams · rank #52 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 3,937 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
3.4% of teams · rank #50 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 3,093 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
2.2% of teams · rank #59 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 340 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
2.1% of teams · rank #61 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 15 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 15 teams behind these numbers.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Sassy
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 5 SpA / 29 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Sassy
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 5 SpA / 29 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
Shuca Berry- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Sassy
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 5 Def / 29 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Sassy
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 5 Def / 29 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games2.8%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)3.4%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)2.2%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin2.1%
Moves
- Yawn69.9%
- Stealth Rock66.4%
- Flip Turn59.7%
- Ice Beam49.4%
- Roost44.3%
- Surf39.4%
- Flash Cannon25.6%
- Vacuum Wave23.4%
Items
- Leftovers44.5%
Air Balloon19.0%- Shuca Berry15.8%
Sitrus Berry7.3%
Focus Sash3.3%
Red Card3.0%
Abilities
- 57.5%
- 42.5%
Stat Points
- Sassy 32 HP / 5 SpA / 29 SpD26.7%
- Sassy 32 HP / 5 Def / 29 SpD8.0%
- Modest 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA5.6%
- Sassy 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD4.9%
These 4 cover 45.2% of its sets.
Most common partners
Lucario-Mega-Z41.9%
Mimikyu40.8%
Garchomp-Mega-Z40.7%
Baxcalibur40.5%
Gyarados34.9%
Salamence-Mega30.4%
Moves
- Yawn74.4%
- Stealth Rock66.3%
- Flip Turn62.7%
- Ice Beam47.4%
- Roost45.7%
- Surf37.8%
- Vacuum Wave24.1%
- Flash Cannon22.6%
Items
- Leftovers47.5%
- Air Balloon18.2%
- Shuca Berry17.0%
- Sitrus Berry6.2%
- Red Card3.8%
- Focus Sash2.6%
Abilities
- 55.1%
- 44.9%
Stat Points
- Sassy 32 HP / 5 SpA / 29 SpD29.5%
- Sassy 32 HP / 5 Def / 29 SpD9.1%
- Modest 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA6.0%
- Sassy 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD4.6%
These 4 cover 49.2% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Lucario-Mega-Z46.6%
- Mimikyu45.5%
- Baxcalibur45.3%
- Garchomp-Mega-Z45.2%
- Gyarados38.4%
- Salamence-Mega30.2%
Moves
- Yawn70.3%
- Ice Beam61.1%
- Flip Turn55.5%
- Surf50.6%
- Stealth Rock47.2%
- Flash Cannon37.7%
- Vacuum Wave24.8%
- Roost23.3%
Items
- Shuca Berry32.4%
- Leftovers30.7%
- Air Balloon25.9%
- Sitrus Berry4.5%
- Focus Sash2.2%
Wacan Berry1.5%
Abilities
- 70.8%
- 29.2%
Stat Points
- Sassy 32 HP / 5 Def / 29 SpD16.5%
- Sassy 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 SpD10.6%
- Modest 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA9.2%
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 Spe7.9%
These 4 cover 44.2% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Salamence-Mega43.3%
- Lucario-Mega-Z39.8%
- Mimikyu30.6%
Garchomp29.7%- Baxcalibur28.8%
Charizard-Mega-Y19.8%
Moves
- Yawn85.9%
- Flip Turn82.9%
- Stealth Rock78.1%
- Roost59.8%
- Ice Beam32.4%
- Surf22.2%
- Flash Cannon18.5%
- Vacuum Wave8.7%
Items
- Leftovers40.0%
- Shuca Berry34.9%
- Air Balloon16.3%
- Sitrus Berry2.9%
- Wacan Berry2.2%
- Focus Sash2.2%
Abilities
- 70.9%
- 29.1%
Stat Points
- Sassy 32 HP / 5 Def / 29 SpD36.0%
- Sassy 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD24.2%
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 Spe8.4%
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD3.8%
These 4 cover 72.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Lucario-Mega-Z46.5%
- Baxcalibur37.8%
- Mimikyu33.8%
Gholdengo30.5%- Salamence-Mega29.8%
- Garchomp-Mega-Z28.8%
1.1% of teams · rank #99 · Singles · about 3,108 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.9% of teams · rank #97 · Singles · about 1,605 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.9% of teams · rank #84 · Singles · about 494 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.9% of teams · rank #70 · Singles · about 52 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 52 teams behind this, too few to show its set.
Most common build
- Item
- Shuca Berry
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Shuca Berry
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Shuca Berry
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games1.1%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.9%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.9%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.9%
Moves
- Surf75.0%
- Ice Beam59.4%
- Roost43.5%
- Vacuum Wave43.1%
- Flash Cannon39.9%
- Flip Turn30.7%
- Stealth Rock27.6%
- Grass Knot21.0%
Items
- Shuca Berry26.4%
- Leftovers15.2%
Chople Berry11.7%- Air Balloon8.9%
Rocky Helmet6.8%- Sitrus Berry6.7%
Abilities
- 96.6%
- 3.4%
Stat Points
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD31.7%
- Calm 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 SpD10.2%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe9.2%
- Timid 4 HP / 32 SpA / 30 Spe2.7%
These 4 cover 53.8% of its sets.
Most common partners
Cinderace22.2%
Annihilape20.9%- Garchomp19.4%
Kingambit19.1%
Aegislash14.4%
Corviknight12.0%
Moves
- Surf75.0%
- Roost52.7%
- Ice Beam48.0%
- Flash Cannon40.1%
- Flip Turn39.9%
- Vacuum Wave39.9%
- Stealth Rock33.0%
- Roar24.5%
Items
- Shuca Berry19.6%
- Chople Berry16.6%
- Leftovers14.4%
- Sitrus Berry9.5%
- Rocky Helmet8.1%
- Air Balloon7.3%
Abilities
- 97.3%
- 2.7%
Stat Points
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD16.8%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe14.9%
- Calm 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 SpD11.7%
- Timid 4 HP / 32 SpA / 30 Spe4.9%
These 4 cover 48.3% of its sets.
Hatterene
ClefableMoves
- Surf79.0%
- Roost59.4%
- Vacuum Wave53.1%
- Ice Beam47.0%
- Flash Cannon33.8%
- Flip Turn31.2%
- Roar30.3%
- Stealth Rock23.1%
Items
- Shuca Berry30.9%
- Chople Berry26.8%
Choice Scarf10.8%- Rocky Helmet8.6%
- Sitrus Berry5.9%
Mystic Water3.1%
Abilities
- 98.7%
- 1.3%
Stat Points
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe24.3%
- Timid 4 HP / 32 SpA / 30 Spe10.8%
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD9.5%
- Modest 10 HP / 32 SpA / 24 Spe9.1%
These 4 cover 53.7% of its sets.
1.0% of teams · rank #89 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 33,105 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.8% of teams · rank #85 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 15,014 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.6% of teams · rank #90 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 1,625 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.5% of teams · rank #95 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 63 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 63 teams behind these numbers.
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Modest
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games1.0%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.8%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.6%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.5%
Moves
- Protect84.2%
- Flash Cannon83.3%
- Hydro Pump66.9%
- Ice Beam58.8%
- Icy Wind16.2%
- Surf16.0%
- Vacuum Wave13.0%
- Yawn10.0%
Items
- Leftovers27.8%
- Chople Berry17.5%
Life Orb15.6%- Sitrus Berry7.8%
- Rocky Helmet4.7%
Grassy Seed3.9%
Abilities
- 98.8%
- 1.2%
Stat Points
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD18.6%
- Modest 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA4.8%
- Modest 32 HP / 3 Def / 19 SpA / 12 Spe3.6%
- Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe3.1%
These 4 cover 30.1% of its sets.
Most common partners
Rillaboom31.4%
Indeedee-F17.9%
Sneasler16.7%
Incineroar14.0%- Salamence-Mega13.6%
Farigiraf11.7%
Moves
- Protect88.0%
- Flash Cannon82.1%
- Hydro Pump73.6%
- Ice Beam60.9%
- Icy Wind17.1%
- Yawn13.9%
- Vacuum Wave12.2%
- Surf11.3%
Items
- Leftovers28.8%
- Chople Berry21.7%
- Life Orb15.3%
- Sitrus Berry7.9%
- Rocky Helmet5.3%
- Grassy Seed4.1%
Abilities
- 99.3%
- 0.7%
Stat Points
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD13.9%
- Modest 32 HP / 3 Def / 19 SpA / 12 Spe4.9%
- Modest 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA4.7%
- Modest 30 HP / 31 SpA / 5 Spe3.3%
These 4 cover 26.8% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom38.8%
- Sneasler19.9%
- Indeedee-F19.7%
- Incineroar16.3%
- Salamence-Mega15.1%
- Farigiraf12.1%
Moves
- Protect88.6%
- Hydro Pump78.4%
- Flash Cannon77.5%
- Ice Beam66.5%
- Yawn20.1%
- Icy Wind15.2%
- Vacuum Wave11.3%
- Surf7.5%
Items
- Leftovers27.3%
- Chople Berry22.1%
- Life Orb16.4%
- Grassy Seed10.8%
- Sitrus Berry8.7%
- Rocky Helmet2.8%
Abilities
- 99.4%
- 0.6%
Stat Points
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD10.6%
- Modest 30 HP / 5 Def / 19 SpA / 5 SpD / 7 Spe5.9%
- Bold 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA5.1%
- Modest 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA5.1%
These 4 cover 26.7% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom43.5%
- Indeedee-F26.9%
- Sneasler26.2%
Volcarona18.6%- Salamence-Mega17.2%
- Incineroar12.7%
Moves
- Protect89.1%
- Flash Cannon75.0%
- Hydro Pump71.7%
- Ice Beam63.0%
- Icy Wind17.5%
- Yawn15.3%
- Vacuum Wave13.4%
- Roost8.2%
Items
- Leftovers25.3%
- Life Orb21.3%
- Chople Berry19.1%
- Sitrus Berry11.4%
- Grassy Seed5.7%
- Rocky Helmet3.0%
Abilities
- 99.8%
- 0.2%
Stat Points
- Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD13.6%
- Modest 30 HP / 31 SpA / 5 Spe7.1%
- Modest 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA6.0%
- Modest 30 HP / 5 Def / 19 SpA / 5 SpD / 7 Spe4.5%
These 4 cover 31.2% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom39.1%
- Indeedee-F28.7%
- Sneasler28.3%
- Salamence-Mega18.5%
Golisopod-Mega14.9%- Incineroar14.5%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
9.6% of teams · rank #18 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Nature
- Calm
- EVs
- 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
- Tera Type
- Fairy
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games7.9%
- 1500 weighting8.0%
- 1630 weighting9.6%
- 1760 weighting8.6%
Usage by month
Moves
- Roost92.3%
- Stealth Rock70.9%
- Surf50.7%
- Ice Beam46.2%
- Flip Turn43.7%
- Knock Off32.1%
- Haze21.2%
- Roar21.1%
- Grass Knot12.0%
- Flash Cannon7.9%
Items
- Leftovers71.2%
- Rocky Helmet14.4%
Heavy-Duty Boots11.8%- Life Orb1.1%
Assault Vest0.4%- Shuca Berry0.3%
Abilities
- 87.8%
- 12.2%
EV spreads
- Calm 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD25.3%
- Calm 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD16.6%
- Calm 252 HP / 88 Def / 168 SpD12.1%
- Relaxed 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD6.4%
- Sassy 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD5.6%
Tera types
- Fairy45.4%
- Dragon16.5%
- Ghost14.8%
- Flying14.2%
Common teammates
Krookodile53.7%
Noivern47.0%
Chesnaught32.7%
Entei31.3%
Gardevoir29.3%
Cyclizar27.9%
Gengar15.1%
Slowbro14.0%
Toxicroak
Jirachi
Yanmega2.1% of teams · rank #81 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Heavy-Duty Boots
- Ability
- Nature
- Calm
- EVs
- 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games2.1%
- 1500 weighting2.1%
- 1630 weighting2.1%
- 1760 weighting4.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Roost89.9%
- Stealth Rock72.4%
- Flash Cannon63.5%
- Surf45.5%
- Roar42.8%
- Knock Off39.0%
- Flip Turn20.4%
- Ice Beam10.8%
- Grass Knot4.7%
- Vacuum Wave3.1%
Items
- Heavy-Duty Boots69.2%
- Leftovers14.7%
- Air Balloon7.0%
- Assault Vest2.7%
- Choice Scarf2.4%
Choice Specs0.9%
Abilities
- 95.3%
- 4.7%
EV spreads
- Calm 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD25.0%
- Calm 248 HP / 252 SpD / 8 Spe18.5%
- Calm 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD12.4%
- Calm 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD10.2%
- Calm 248 HP / 248 SpD / 12 Spe9.6%
Common teammates
Gastrodon
Alomomola
Suicune
Dondozo
Iron Crown
KlefkiChecks & counters
Toxapex44.1%
Weezing-Galar0.1%
Slowking-Galar23.9%
2.0% of teams · rank #67 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Nature
- Modest
- EVs
- 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
- Tera Type
- Bug
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.8%
- 1500 weighting1.9%
- 1630 weighting2.0%
- 1760 weighting1.2%
Usage by month
Moves
- Surf92.2%
- Roost75.8%
- Ice Beam61.9%
- Vacuum Wave38.7%
- Stealth Rock28.3%
- Flash Cannon28.2%
- Flip Turn18.0%
- Agility17.1%
- Roar12.6%
- Knock Off10.6%
Items
- Leftovers76.3%
Petaya Berry10.8%
White Herb3.7%- Heavy-Duty Boots3.4%
Salac Berry2.5%- Rocky Helmet2.1%
Abilities
- 93.1%
- 6.9%
EV spreads
- Modest 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA35.6%
- Calm 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD19.1%
- Modest 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe12.5%
- Calm 200 HP / 32 Def / 72 SpA / 200 SpD5.5%
- Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe3.7%
Tera types
- Bug37.4%
- Water28.6%
- Flying17.3%
- Ground6.1%
Common teammates
Bisharp50.5%
Smeargle50.4%
Serperior49.6%
Milotic44.9%
Araquanid37.2%
Donphan25.8%
Conkeldurr23.9%
Arcanine-Hisui22.6%
0.6% of teams · rank #96 · Singles · 1695 weighting · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Shuca Berry
- Ability
- Nature
- Sassy
- EVs
- 232 HP / 28 SpA / 248 SpD
- Tera Type
- Ground
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.6%
- 1500 weighting0.5%
- 1695 weighting0.6%
- 1825 weighting0.5%
Usage by month
Moves
- Roost87.6%
- Surf81.3%
- Flash Cannon76.0%
- Flip Turn57.2%
- Ice Beam27.9%
- Stealth Rock17.8%
- Knock Off17.1%
- Vacuum Wave15.4%
- Grass Knot7.4%
- Roar7.2%
Items
- Shuca Berry60.6%
- Leftovers12.6%
- Heavy-Duty Boots10.7%
- Life Orb6.2%
- Choice Specs4.7%
- Assault Vest1.7%
Abilities
- 94.0%
- 6.0%
EV spreads
- Sassy 232 HP / 28 SpA / 248 SpD47.5%
- Calm 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD10.9%
- Modest 180 HP / 148 SpA / 180 Spe7.6%
- Modest 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD6.5%
- Calm 232 HP / 28 SpA / 248 SpD4.1%
Tera types
- Ground54.1%
- Ghost12.7%
- Grass11.9%
- Fighting11.4%
Common teammates
Mew52.4%- Krookodile50.9%
- Chesnaught50.9%
Regieleki50.9%- Noivern50.9%
- Kingambit17.3%
Great Tusk14.3%- Cinderace12.7%
Checks & counters
Ogerpon-Wellspring82.2%- Gholdengo61.5%
- Great Tusk58.3%
Iron Valiant55.5%
Kyurem46.1%
Glimmora26.9%
0.5% of teams · rank #143 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Eject Button- Ability
- Nature
- Sassy
- EVs
- 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.0%
- 1500 weighting0.8%
- 1630 weighting0.5%
- 1760 weighting0.8%
Usage by month
Moves
- Roost88.4%
- Stealth Rock74.1%
- Flip Turn72.2%
- Toxic52.3%
- Scald30.5%
- Defog20.7%
- Ice Beam14.0%
- Flash Cannon11.4%
- Vacuum Wave9.2%
- Roar8.5%
Items
- Eject Button48.2%
- Leftovers30.7%
- Shuca Berry5.3%
- Sitrus Berry4.3%
- Air Balloon2.7%
Waterium Z1.9%
Abilities
- 55.2%
- 44.8%
EV spreads
- Sassy 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD49.4%
- Calm 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD8.3%
- Sassy 252 HP / 248 SpD6.4%
- Calm 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD4.8%
- Calm 252 HP / 60 Def / 196 SpD4.2%
Common teammates
Swampert-Mega52.9%
Pelipper51.8%
Kingdra50.6%
Urshifu-Rapid-Strike46.4%
Volcanion43.8%
Landorus-Therian8.8%
Tapu Lele8.4%
Quagsire8.2%
Checks & counters
- Kyurem85.0%
- Ogerpon-Wellspring85.0%
Raging Bolt78.6%- Gholdengo70.1%
Zapdos62.4%- Toxapex64.8%
0.2% of teams · rank #168 · Doubles · 1695 weighting · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Nature
- Calm
- EVs
- 252 HP / 108 Def / 148 SpD
- Tera Type
- Water
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.2%
- 1500 weighting1.1%
- 1695 weighting0.2%
- 1825 weighting<0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Flash Cannon94.3%
- Protect75.1%
- Surf55.1%
- Icy Wind38.6%
- Ice Beam38.3%
- Water Pledge21.5%
- Hydro Pump16.8%
- Weather Ball11.8%
- Vacuum Wave9.5%
- Roost4.9%
Items
- Leftovers71.5%
- Assault Vest8.2%
- Sitrus Berry5.4%
- Life Orb4.0%
Weakness Policy2.1%
Covert Cloak1.9%
Abilities
- 98.2%
- 1.8%
EV spreads
- Calm 252 HP / 108 Def / 148 SpD27.4%
- Modest 184 HP / 32 Def / 252 SpA / 40 Spe14.9%
- Modest 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA14.5%
- Modest 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD8.2%
- Quiet 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD4.6%
Tera types
- Water28.2%
- Ground22.2%
- Flying18.5%
- Ghost15.7%
Scrafty
Alcremie0.1% of teams · rank #212 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Nature
- Careful
- EVs
- 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
- Tera Type
- Water
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games0.4%
- 1500 weighting0.1%
- 1630 weighting0.1%
- 1760 weighting0.1%
Usage by month
Moves
- Roost85.9%
- Stealth Rock85.5%
- Knock Off84.4%
- Flip Turn77.5%
- Ice Beam16.4%
- Surf9.6%
- Roar8.1%
- Flash Cannon7.7%
- Hydro Pump3.7%
- Agility2.7%
Items
- Leftovers80.0%
- Heavy-Duty Boots8.1%
- Sitrus Berry3.8%
- Choice Specs2.5%
Custap Berry2.1%- Rocky Helmet1.7%
Abilities
- 89.6%
- 10.4%
EV spreads
- Careful 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD68.5%
- Calm 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD15.2%
- Modest 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD3.9%
- Adamant 108 HP / 148 Atk / 252 Def2.1%
- Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe2.1%
Tera types
- Water85.7%
- Grass8.5%
- Ice2.3%
- Flying1.7%
Common teammates
- Volcarona68.4%
Scream Tail68.4%
Brambleghast56.5%
Revavroom56.3%
Torterra32.3%
Leafeon12.1%
Regice12.1%
Giratina-Origin12.1%
Evolution
#0393PiplupWater- Level 16
#0394PrinplupWater- Level 36
#0395EmpoleonWaterSteel
Moves
Level up 16
| Evo | Aqua JetUsually goes first. | Water | Phys | 40 | 100% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1. | Steel | Phys | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| 1 | TackleNo additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Water GunNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 11 | Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 15 | PeckNo additional effect. | Phys | 35 | 100% | 35 | |
| 19 | Bubble Beam10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Water | Spec | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 24 | SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| 28 | Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Normal | Phys | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| 33 | BrinePower doubles if the target's HP is 50% or less. | Water | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 39 | WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Water | Spec | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 46 | MistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 52 | Drill PeckNo additional effect. | Phys | 80 | 100% | 20 | |
| 59 | Hydro PumpNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| 66 | Wave CrashHas 33% recoil. | Water | Phys | 120 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM / TR 67
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2. | Fairy | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM04 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM05 | Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1. | Ground | Spec | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| TM06 | Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM11 | Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target. | Water | Spec | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM19 | Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Fairy | Spec | 40 | — | 15 |
| TM22 | Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Water | Spec | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM27 | Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy. | Phys | 60 | — | 20 | |
| TM28 | Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1. | Ground | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM31 | Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1. | Steel | Phys | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| TM32 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM34 | Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1. | Ice | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM36 | Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Rock | Phys | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM40 | Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes. | Spec | 60 | 95% | 25 | |
| TM43 | FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies. | Dark | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM46 | AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target. | Ice | Phys | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM50 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM52 | SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def. | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM57 | False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| TM58 | Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune. | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM61 | Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio. | Ghost | Phys | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| TM65 | Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch. | Spec | 75 | 95% | 15 | |
| TM66 | Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM77 | Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch. | Water | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM81 | Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target. | Grass | Spec | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM86 | Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. | Rock | Phys | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM88 | Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM93 | Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Steel | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM104 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM110 | Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Water | Phys | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| TM116 | Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness. | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM123 | SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive. | Water | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM124 | Ice SpinnerEnds the effects of terrain. | Ice | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM130 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM135 | Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM142 | Hydro PumpNo additional effect. | Water | Spec | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| TM143 | Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow. | Ice | Spec | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| TM145 | Water PledgeUse with Grass or Fire Pledge for added effect. | Water | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM149 | EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig. | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM154 | Hydro CannonUser cannot move next turn. | Water | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM170 | Steel BeamUser loses 50% max HP. | Steel | Spec | 140 | 95% | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM172 | RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM174 | HazeEliminates all stat changes. | Ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM181 | Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item. | Dark | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM184 | Vacuum WaveUsually goes first. | Fighting | Spec | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| TM191 | UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep. | Normal | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM193 | Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather. | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| TM196 | Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target. | Water | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM197 | Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn. | Phys | 40 | 90% | 10 | |
| TM199 | Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn. | Dark | Phys | 75 | 100% | 5 |
| TM203 | Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM204 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM208 | WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Water | Spec | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| TM212 | Triple AxelHits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises. | Ice | Phys | 20 | 90% | 10 |
| TM216 | Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2. | Status | — | 100% | 15 | |
| TM221 | Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves. | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM223 | Metal SoundLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2. | Steel | Status | — | 85% | 40 |
Egg moves 7
| Egg | Aqua RingUser recovers 1/16 max HP per turn. | Water | Status | — | — | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2. | Status | — | 100% | 15 | |
| Egg | Power Trip + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts. | Dark | Phys | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Egg | RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends. | Status | — | — | 5 | |
| Egg | SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target. | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Egg | SupersonicCauses the target to become confused. | Normal | Status | — | 55% | 20 |
| Egg | YawnPuts the target to sleep after 1 turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
The Empoleon with the biggest horns is the one that leads a pack. While it prefers avoiding unnecessary violence, it will attack anything that hurts its pride. The edges of its wings are strong and sharp enough to cut chunks of ice.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official worldwide vote#9 in Sinnoh in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 21,773 votesThe Pokémon Company International
- Official vote, Japan#121 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Emperor Pokémon
- Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
- Color
- Blue
- —
- Pal Park area
- Pond
Since ancient times, it has been revered by the people of Hisui, who call it the Master of the Waves. Its wings are a match for even master-crafted blades.
Legends: ArceusIt avoids unnecessary disputes, but it will decimate anything that threatens its pride.
HeartGold · SoulSilverIf anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2It swims as fast as a jet boat. The edges of its wings are sharp and can slice apart drifting ice.
Pearl · X · Omega RubyThe three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.
Diamond · Y · Alpha Sapphire
Names around the world
- English
- Empoleon
- Japanese
- エンペルト
- Japanese (romaji)
- Emperte
- Korean
- 엠페르트
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 帝王拿波
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 帝王拿波
- French
- Pingoléon
- German
- Impoleon
- Spanish
- Empoleon
- Italian
- Empoleon
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII
Gen VI · Gen V
Generation IV
Training
- 3 SpA
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 239
- Medium Slow
Breeding
- Water 1Field
- ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Evolves from Prinplup: Level 36.
Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.