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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.
High-firepower meta Pokémon that hit it super-effectively by type (estimated, not battle data)
Based on real ladder matchup statistics and expert community assessments (data snapshot 2026-05)
Mega Emboar dominates Singles with 0.65% usage, ranking 96th—a meta cornerstone. Fire-Fighting paired with post-Mega boosted Attack and Mold Breaker (ignoring opponent abilities) unleashes broad coverage: Close Combat (21.2%), Earthquake (16.7%), Fire Punch (16.3%) neutralize most threats. Adamant nature dominates builds, anchoring tempo-pushing physical offense.
Playstyle:Mega Emboar's crux is Mold Breaker (100% adoption), shattering ability-dependent pivots. Core moveset: Close Combat (21.2%), Earthquake (16.7%), Fire Punch (16.3%), Thunder Punch (10.5%)—near-complete directional coverage. EV allocation emphasizes Attack/Speed balance (Adamant 0/32/2/0/0/32 = 38.8% mainstream) enabling sweep completion. Expert commentary notes confidence against Charizard Y + Garchomp cores, evidencing mature meta-piercing design.
Mega Emboar in Doubles registers 0.09% usage, ranking 166th—a minor option. VGC's reliance on Protect is paramount; while Mega Emboar packs formidable offense, it lacks Speed assurance and Protect safety, making it vulnerable to concentrated opponent pressure. Zero high-ladder appearances and missing tournament credentials reflect its peripheral Doubles status.
Emboar registers only 0.03% usage, ranking 221st—effectively extinct in Singles. Despite 123 Attack and 100 SpA for dual-phase output, its 65 base Speed leaves it defenseless against the tempo demands of 6v3 and modern bulk creep. Expert commentary explicitly pivots to Mega Emboar's broad coverage, underscoring base Emboar's complete unviability.
Emboar in Doubles holds 0.02% usage, ranking 233rd—completely absent from the meta. VGC prioritizes tempo and priority even more than Singles; 65 Speed is even less suited. While the Reckless ability amplifies high-risk moves, Emboar entirely lacks the Protect tech and partner synergy double formats demand, making whole-team contribution null.