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Pokemon profile
Empoleon VGC build, current regulation usage, moves, items, teammates, counters, sample sets, and tournament links.
Abilities
Base stats
BST 530HP
84
Atk
86
Def
88
SpA
111
SpD
101
Spe
60
Height
-
Weight
84.5 kg
Empoleon links into the current SEO graph through the current regulation meta page and counter Basculegion. Use the builder and tournament links below to continue scouting.
Current meta snapshot
Usage
0.2%
Rank #70
Win Rate
Data pending
436 sample
Pick Rate Trend
new
+0.3 pts
Data Source
tournament results
Updated Aug 8, 2026
Empoleon is currently stable or low-sample in the current regulation data.
Stat profile
Speed tier
60
Slow speed tier. Use this with Tailwind, Trick Room, and Choice Scarf assumptions before locking a spread.
Speed lab
96
Final Speed
2
Outspeeds
15
Outsped By
At 16 Speed Stat Points with a Neutral Nature, Empoleon reaches 96 Speed and needs more than 32 Speed Stat Points to outrun Farigiraf.
80
0 points
92
12 points
96
16 points
100
20 points
112
32 points
96 is the current common-build estimate.
No item data has been recorded for Empoleon yet.
No move data has been recorded for Empoleon yet.
Team graph
No stable teammate data has been recorded for Empoleon yet. Tournament and team imports will fill this section as data refreshes.
Counterplay
BasculegionPressures Empoleon with Water/Ghost coverage
KingambitPressures Empoleon with Dark/Steel coverage
GarchompPressures Empoleon with Dragon/Ground coverage
CharizardPressures Empoleon with Fire/Flying coverage
SneaslerPressures Empoleon with Fighting/Poison coverage
IncineroarPressures Empoleon with Fire/Dark coverage
SinistchaPressures Empoleon with Grass/Ghost coverage
WhimsicottPressures Empoleon with Grass/Fairy coverage
Core finder
No repeated core has been recorded for Empoleon yet.
Build lab
Flexible VGC slot
Empoleon Ability: Torrent
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Tournament evidence
Team library
No public teams currently include Empoleon. New imports will appear here after verification.
Study queue
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Counter Guides
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Counter Guides
Build counterplay for common threats by combining speed control, positioning, type pressure, item scouting, and partner context.
Pokemon Builds
Evaluate a Pokemon build by connecting item, ability, moves, and speed benchmarks to one role.
Getting Started
A practical launch prep guide for moving your VGC workflow into the Pokemon Champions era.
Compare
Compare Empoleon with teammates, counters, and nearby role options.
FAQ
Legal in M-B
Empoleon is currently at 0.2% usage.
No stable teammate sample has been recorded for Empoleon yet.
Counter data for Empoleon is still building; start by checking type pressure, speed control, and item reveals.
