Competitive Information for Empoleon [Sun/Moon]
Water / Steel
Abilities:
This Pokemon's Attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's offensive stat is 1.5x with Water attacks.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Empoleon? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Get hyped for Empoleon, a noteworthy Pokémon with Water and Steel typing! Empoleon is a common Pokémon to see in the SM metagame. It is weak to Electric, Fighting, and Ground-typed attacks. Explore the movesets of Empoleon below to understand its battle capabilities.
Item: Leftovers / Aguav Berry
Ability: Torrent
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 248 Hp / 64 Def / 16 SpA / 180 SpD
Moveset:
- Scald / Whirlpool
- Defog
- Protect
- Toxic
Dominating single battles, Empoleon is a fabulous Double Wall. It's primary goal is to provide strong resistance against both physical and special moves. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Empoleon last longer regaining it's health every turn. With Torrent, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Empoleon's offensive stat is 1.5x with water attacks. With a Aguav Berry equipped to it, restores 1/2 max hp at 1/4 max hp or less; confuses if -spd nature then the Aguav Berry gets consumed.
◆ Whirlpool is a special STAB-boosted 35-base power Water-type move (traps and damages the target for 4-5 turns).
◆ Defog is a status move (-1 evasion; clears Empoleon and target side's hazards).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Empoleon this turn).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target; Note: Poison types can't miss with Toxic).
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Item: Waterium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Water Pledge
- Flash Cannon
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
- Signal Beam
Ready for single battles? Empoleon is a top-notch Special Sweeper. This configuration strives to overwhelm foes with intense special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Empoleon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Defiant, Empoleon's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. With a Waterium Z equipped to it, if Empoleon has a water move, this item allows it to use a water z-move.
◆ Water Pledge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (use with grass or fire pledge for added effect).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
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Item: Petaya Berry
Ability: Torrent
Nature: Serious
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Substitute
- Agility
- Ice Beam
- Surf
In single battles, Empoleon is known as a renowned Special Sweeper. This approach seeks to crush rivals using heavy-hitting special power. The Petaya Berry will raise Empoleon's Sp. Atk by 1 stage when it reaches 1/4 max HP or less and gets consumed. With Torrent, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Empoleon's offensive stat is 1.5x with water attacks.
◆ Agility is a status move (raises your Empoleon's speed by 2 stages).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Torrent
Nature: Calm (+SpD, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Scald
- Defog
- Protect
- Roar
For single battles, Empoleon is a pretty decent Special Wall. This moveset design focuses to take a mighty amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Empoleon last longer regaining it's life every turn. With Torrent, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Empoleon's offensive stat is 1.5x with water attacks.
◆ Defog is a status move (-1 evasion; clears Empoleon and target side's hazards).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Empoleon this turn).
◆ Roar is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Empoleon? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Waterium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Bubble
- Flash Cannon
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Signal Beam
When it comes to double battles, Empoleon shines as a high-quality Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with potent special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Empoleon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Defiant, Empoleon's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. With a Waterium Z equipped to it, if Empoleon has a water move, this item allows it to use a water z-move.
◆ Bubble is a special STAB-boosted 40-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Empoleon can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Empoleon.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Empoleon can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Empoleon
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Yawn + Protect
- Ability: Torrent + Item: Focus sash
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Double Hit + Item: King's Rock
- Moves with Priority: Bide, Endure, Protect, Aqua Jet
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog, Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Scald, Toxic
Moves that boost Empoleon's stats
- Agility
- Hone Claws
- Iron Defense
- Metal Claw
- Steel Wing
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Empoleon
- Defog
- Earthquake
- Flash Cannon
- Hidden Power
- Hidden Power Fire
- Hydro Cannon
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rest
- Roar
- Scald
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
- Whirlpool
Common Effort Values for Empoleon in Sun and Moon
- Modest Nature ( 248/0/64/16/180/0/ )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/8/0/248/0/ )
- Optimize Empoleon's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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