Empoleon (#0395) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP84144–191278–372

Atk8681–151159–298

Def8883–154162–302

SpA111104–179204–353

SpD10195–168186–331

Spe6058–123112–240

Total530Higher than 82% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 60). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Empoleon outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Fighting2×Ground2×

Resists

Ice¼×Steel¼×Bug½×Dragon½×Fairy½×Flying½×Normal½×Psychic½×Rock½×Water½×

Immune to

Poison0×

Takes normal damage from 4 types

GhostFireGrassDark

Abilities

Torrent
Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
CompetitiveHidden ability
Raises Special Attack by two stages upon having any stat lowered.

Competitive

SV SinglesRUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#94 of 262 used

▲ 3 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 3 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (19.8%) · Competitive (96.7%) · Modest (64.5%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpA 32 (18.7%)

Moves Flash Cannon, Protect, Ice Beam, Hydro Pump

Singles

#44 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

Same as Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (33.6%) · Competitive (91.2%) · Modest (36.2%) · HP 32 / Def 5 / SpD 29 (22.1%)

Moves Ice Beam, Yawn, Stealth Rock, Flip Turn

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

9.56% of teams · rank #18 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Leftovers
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Calm
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Tera Type: Fairy

Roost
Stealth Rock
Surf
Ice Beam

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players7.94%
Rated 1500+8.04%
Rated 1630+9.56%
Rated 1760+8.59%

Usage by month

Oct 20259.56%

Moves

Roost92.3%
Stealth Rock70.9%
Surf50.7%
Ice Beam46.2%
Flip Turn43.7%
Knock Off32.1%
Haze21.2%
Roar21.1%
Grass Knot12%
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%
Chesnaught32.7%
Entei31.3%
Gardevoir29.3%
Cyclizar27.9%
Gengar15.1%
Slowbro14%

Checks & counters

Toxicroak97.1%
Krookodile73.3%
Slowbro57.5%
Jirachi47%
Yanmega30.5%
Noivern19.9%

Evolution

#0393PiplupWater
1. Level 16#0394PrinplupWater
  1. Level 36#0395EmpoleonWaterSteel

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

EvoAqua JetInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys40100%20

1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40

1Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

11Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

15PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

19Bubble BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.WaterSpec65100%20

24SwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

28Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20

33BrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10

39WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

46MistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30

52Drill PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys80100%20

59Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

66Wave CrashThe user shrouds itself in water and slams into the target with its whole body to inflict damage. This also damages the user quite a lot.WaterPhys120100%10

TM / HM / TR 67

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM19Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM46AvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM124Ice SpinnerThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.IcePhys80100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM145Water PledgeWith Grass Pledge, halves opposing Pokémon’s Speed for four turns.WaterSpec80100%10

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM154Hydro CannonUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.WaterSpec15090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM170Steel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM196Flip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM212Triple AxelHits three times, increasing power by 100% with each successful hit.IcePhys2090%10

TM216Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

TM223Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

Egg moves 7

EggAqua RingRestores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn.WaterStatus——20

EggFeather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

EggPower TripPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.DarkPhys20100%10

EggRoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

EggSnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

EggSupersonicConfuses the target.NormalStatus—55%20

EggYawnTarget sleeps at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Emperor Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Pond

Original Sinnoh#009Extended Sinnoh#009Hisui#163Blueberry#199

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: Arceus
It avoids unnecessary disputes, but it will decimate anything that threatens its pride.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
If 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 2
It swims as fast as a jet boat. The edges of its wings are sharp and can slice apart drifting ice.
Pearl · X · Omega Ruby
The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.
Diamond · Y · Alpha Sapphire