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Damage multipliers this Pokemon takes from each attacking type (based on the current form).
Damage multipliers of this Pokemon's same-type (STAB) moves against each defending type.
GarchompDragonGround10.3%
Staraptor-MegaFighting7.6%
WhimsicottGrassFairy6.0%
FarigirafNormalPsychic4.8%
IncineroarFireDark4.1%
Tyranitar-MegaRockDark3.7%
SinistchaGrassGhost3.6%
GalladePsychicFighting3.2%
LeftoversHeld: Restores 1/16 (6.25%) holder’s max HP at the end of each turn.41.7%
Life OrbHeld: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.10.1%
Chople BerryHeld: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fighting-type attack to halve the damage.8.3%
Shuca BerryHeld: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Ground-type attack to halve the damage.8.1%
Choice ScarfHeld: Increases Speed by 50%, but restricts the holder to only one move.7.8%High-firepower meta Pokémon that hit it super-effectively by type (estimated, not battle data)
Rhyperior×2
Conkeldurr×2
Excadrill×2
Koraidon×2
Miraidon×2
Crabominable×2Based on real ladder matchup statistics and expert community assessments (data snapshot 2026-05)
Empoleon holds a reliable niche in singles with its Water/Steel typing, posting 2.67% usage at 1760+ and 2.22% overall (rank 48) in May 2026, rated B tier by the community. Its core value lies in Competitive: whenever the opponent triggers stat drops, Empoleon's Special Attack skyrockets. Paired with a Shuca Berry to survive Ground hits, it switches in reliably against several key threats and serves as a pivot and residual-damage enabler.
Playstyle：Standard sets run Modest nature with a Shuca Berry (64.2%) and Competitive (82.7%). The moveset revolves around Ice Beam (17%), Vacuum Wave (15.4%), Surf (15.2%), and Stealth Rock (11.3%), blending offensive and support roles. Community commentaries describe Empoleon's role as laying Stealth Rock and chipping via Yawn loops, partnering with Choice Scarf Garchomp and Kingambit as the offensive backbone. Vacuum Wave provides priority coverage; Competitive punishes Intimidate and stat-drop strategies, occasionally turning losing positions around.
Empoleon sees very limited doubles play at 0.27% usage among 1760+ players (rank 122). Its base 60 Speed is a major liability in the fast-paced doubles format, and it lacks spread moves or priority support common to top doubles picks. However, 99.6% Competitive usage shows players specifically bringing it to punish Intimidate-heavy teams. With Protect and speed-control support, it can serve as a targeted slot but remains a niche option—9 tournament appearances confirm non-mainstream status.
Playstyle：Doubles sets universally run Competitive (99.6%), Modest nature, choosing between Leftovers (33.3%) and Shuca Berry (32.5%) for either longevity or Ground-hit survivability. Protect (21%) is mandatory to fish for Competitive activations at the right moment. Flash Cannon (22.3%) and Hydro Pump (12%) form the main offense, with Icy Wind (6.4%) adding speed control. Common teammates include Incineroar (8%) for Intimidate cycling and Sinistcha (7.1%) for Trick Room, providing the framework Empoleon needs to fire off boosted attacks.