Empoleon

Empoleon

Tier E BSS Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions)

Last Updated: 09/04/2026 01:05 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.24%
Usage Rate
49.52%
Win Rate
25.40%
Lead Rate
44.76%
Selection Rate
1205
Avg Rating
315
Total Games
156
Wins
159
Losses

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 BSS Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 1.2% usage rate and 49.5% win rate. This data represents 12,694 games analyzed over 14 days from 08/21/2026 to 09/04/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. Win rate has improved over the analysis period, suggesting either better optimization or favorable metagame conditions.

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 Yawn used in 15.9% of battles. Flash Cannon demonstrates the highest win rate at 73.7% While Yawn is the most popular choice, Flash Cannon shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Dragonite, Meowscarada, and Samurott-Hisui in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Scizor, achieving a 73.5% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Dragapult, Blastoise, and Gyarados, while caution is advised against Aegislash, Sylveon, and Samurott-Hisui. Particularly effective against Dragapult with a 70.6% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Empoleon maintains a balanced presence in the metagame. Its moderate usage and win rate suggest viability in specific team archetypes. Experiment with different builds and partner Pokemon to optimize performance.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Empoleon
91 games
52.8% Win
0.7% appear
81 games
44.4% Win
0.6% appear
62 games
71.0% Win
0.5% appear
58 games
41.4% Win
0.5% appear
56 games
42.9% Win
0.4% appear
56 games
42.9% Win
0.4% appear
56 games
62.5% Win
0.4% appear
56 games
42.9% Win
0.4% appear
52 games
71.2% Win
0.4% appear
49 games
73.5% Win
0.4% appear
40 games
60.0% Win
0.3% appear
35 games
31.4% Win
0.3% appear
32 games
31.2% Win
0.2% appear
31 games
67.7% Win
0.2% appear
30 games
46.7% Win
0.2% appear
30 games
26.7% Win
0.2% appear
30 games
60.0% Win
0.2% appear
29 games
27.6% Win
0.2% appear
29 games
58.6% Win
0.2% appear
28 games
53.6% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Empoleon
104 games
44.2% Win
0.82% appear
59 games
49.1% Win
0.46% appear
56 games
53.6% Win
0.44% appear
54 games
51.9% Win
0.43% appear
46 games
47.8% Win
0.36% appear
44 games
43.2% Win
0.35% appear
43 games
46.5% Win
0.34% appear
42 games
52.4% Win
0.33% appear
38 games
39.5% Win
0.30% appear
38 games
57.9% Win
0.30% appear
37 games
48.6% Win
0.29% appear
34 games
55.9% Win
0.27% appear
33 games
39.4% Win
0.26% appear
33 games
57.6% Win
0.26% appear
32 games
50.0% Win
0.25% appear
31 games
48.4% Win
0.24% appear
30 games
56.7% Win
0.24% appear
30 games
43.3% Win
0.24% appear
29 games
41.4% Win
0.23% appear
29 games
65.5% Win
0.23% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Empoleon
49 games
73.5% Win
0.39% appear
14 games
71.4% Win
0.11% appear
52 games
71.2% Win
0.41% appear
62 games
71.0% Win
0.49% appear
26 games
69.2% Win
0.20% appear
16 games
68.8% Win
0.13% appear
31 games
67.7% Win
0.24% appear
24 games
66.7% Win
0.19% appear
26 games
65.4% Win
0.20% appear
26 games
65.4% Win
0.20% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Empoleon
16 games
25.0% Win
0.13% appear
30 games
26.7% Win
0.24% appear
29 games
27.6% Win
0.23% appear
32 games
31.2% Win
0.25% appear
35 games
31.4% Win
0.28% appear
17 games
35.3% Win
0.13% appear
13 games
38.5% Win
0.10% appear
13 games
38.5% Win
0.10% appear
13 games
38.5% Win
0.10% appear
15 games
40.0% Win
0.12% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Empoleon performs well against
17 games
70.6% Win
0.13% appear
19 games
68.4% Win
0.15% appear
29 games
65.5% Win
0.23% appear
14 games
64.3% Win
0.11% appear
14 games
64.3% Win
0.11% appear
21 games
61.9% Win
0.17% appear
26 games
61.5% Win
0.20% appear
15 games
60.0% Win
0.12% appear
17 games
58.8% Win
0.13% appear
17 games
58.8% Win
0.13% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Empoleon
16 games
25.0% Win
0.13% appear
14 games
28.6% Win
0.11% appear
18 games
33.3% Win
0.14% appear
23 games
34.8% Win
0.18% appear
33 games
39.4% Win
0.26% appear
38 games
39.5% Win
0.30% appear
17 games
41.2% Win
0.13% appear
29 games
41.4% Win
0.23% appear
21 games
42.9% Win
0.17% appear
14 games
42.9% Win
0.11% appear