Battle Statistics
Move Performance Analysis
Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles
⚠️ Important Note:
- This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
- Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
- Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
- For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.
Usage Trend
Win Rate Trend
Performance by Rating Tier
Empoleon Competitive Analysis
Performance Metrics
Empoleon currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Reglation M-A (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 1.0% usage rate and 42.0% win rate. This data represents 14,600 games analyzed over 14 days from 04/09/2026 to 04/12/2026.
Usage Trends
Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in the metagame. Win rate has decreased recently, which may indicate emerging counters or declining effectiveness.
Rating Tier Performance
Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.
Key Moves
The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Protect used in 20.3% of battles. Surf demonstrates the highest win rate at 55.0% While Protect is the most popular choice, Surf shows promising results as an underexplored option.
Team Synergies
Frequently partners with Incineroar, Garchomp, and Sinistcha in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Spiritomb, achieving a 66.7% win rate when used together.
Matchup Analysis
Favorable matchups include Aerodactyl, Venusaur, and Gyarados, while caution is advised against Politoed, Froslass, and Gengar. Particularly effective against Aerodactyl with a 60.7% win rate in direct matchups.
Strategic Recommendations
Empoleon currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.
Frequent Partners
Frequent Matchups
Strong Partners
Challenging Partners
Favorable Matchups
Difficult Matchups
