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Empoleon VGC: best sets, teams and usage
Empoleon appears on 0.5% of Pokémon Champions (Reg M-C) teams (57 of 11,839 teams across 177 online tournaments from Sep 12, 2026 to Oct 10, 2026). It ranks #94 in usage, with an adjusted win rate of 43.6% and a Top 8 index of 0.89: it reaches Top 8 less often than its usage suggests.
- 0.5%Usage
- 43.6%Adj. win rate
- 0.89Top 8 index
- #94Usage rank
- 57Teams
The most common Empoleon set runs Leftovers with Protect, Flash Cannon, Hydro Pump, Ice Beam.
What item does Empoleon use?
| Item | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Leftovers | 29.8% | 40.2% |
| Sitrus Berry | 19.3% | 47.6% |
| Chople Berry | 15.8% | 49.3% |
| Life Orb | 12.3% | 44.4% |
| Expert Belt | 3.5% | 48.1% |
| Grassy Seed | 3.5% | 46.7% |
What ability does Empoleon use?
| Ability | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Competitive | 100.0% | 43.6% |
What moves does Empoleon use?
| Move | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Protect | 96.5% | 42.7% |
| Flash Cannon | 82.5% | 44.0% |
| Hydro Pump | 75.4% | 42.7% |
| Ice Beam | 54.4% | 41.6% |
| Icy Wind | 17.5% | 44.3% |
| Yawn | 14.0% | 42.6% |
| Surf | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| Vacuum Wave | 10.5% | 49.1% |
| Blizzard | 7.0% | 48.8% |
| Chilling Water | 7.0% | 41.7% |
Empoleon natures
| Nature | Usage | Adj. win rate |
|---|
| Modest | 64.9% | 44.1% |
| Bold | 15.8% | 44.0% |
| Calm | 14.0% | 47.3% |
| Quiet | 5.3% | 44.7% |
Most common Empoleon sets
| Item | Ability | Moves | Usage |
|---|
| Life Orb | Competitive | Flash Cannon / Hydro Pump / Ice Beam / Protect | 10.5% |
| Sitrus Berry | Competitive | Flash Cannon / Hydro Pump / Ice Beam / Protect | 8.8% |
| Chople Berry | Competitive | Flash Cannon / Hydro Pump / Ice Beam / Protect | 7.0% |
| Leftovers | Competitive | Flash Cannon / Hydro Pump / Icy Wind / Protect | 7.0% |
| Leftovers | Competitive | Flash Cannon / Hydro Pump / Ice Beam / Protect | 7.0% |
Best Empoleon teammates
Is Empoleon rising or falling?
Over the last 14 days Empoleon is on 0.4% of teams, against 0.6% in the 14 days before: holding steady.
What does Empoleon beat and lose to?
Results of teams with Empoleon by what the opponent brings, over 306 tournament games. Its average is a 42.8% win rate.
Best matchups
Worst matchups
Recent Top 8 teams with Empoleon
| Date | Tournament | Place | Player | Team |
|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Vgc Córdoba | -1% | 2 of 22 | Facundo Aghemo | Beedrill (Mega), Gliscor, Heat Rotom, Infernape, Sceptile (Mega) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Vgc Córdoba | -1% | 6 of 22 | daikyh | Clefable (Mega), Heliolisk, Scovillain (Mega), Toxicroak, Vaporeon |
| Oct 4, 2026 | Mudkip's Marsh Pit #6 | 8 of 40 | LegKickSpammer | Corviknight, Garchomp, Hatterene, Indeedee ♀, Tyranitar (Mega) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Torneo Kurami, REG M-C | 7 of 15 | Jony_VGC | Garchomp (Mega Z), Incineroar, Raichu (Mega Y), Rillaboom, Volcarona |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Culture Cup #1 | Practice Tour | 3 of 8 | En_Kyro | Baxcalibur, Raichu (Mega Y), Rillaboom, Staraptor (Mega), Volcarona |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Off Meta Fight Club #4 ($40 USD prize pool) | 6 of 80 | stag_2402 | Gengar (Mega), Incineroar, Rillaboom, Sceptile (Mega), Wigglytuff |
How fast is Empoleon?
Empoleon has 60 base Speed. With 32 points and a +Speed nature it reaches 123; neutral, 112. At max it outspeeds 2 of the 22 most used Pokémon. At max, the ones just above it: Pelipper (128), Tyranitar (Mega) (135), Milotic (146). And just below: Kingambit (112), Golisopod (Mega) (101).
How these stats are calculated
All figures come from the public team lists of official online tournaments. The adjusted win rate adds 20 games at 50% so a small sample doesn't mislead you, and the Top 8 index divides Top 8 usage by overall usage.
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