Empoleon

Empoleon

Tier E BSS Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions)

Last Updated: 06/20/2026 01:04 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.57%
Usage Rate
47.56%
Win Rate
23.78%
Lead Rate
26.83%
Selection Rate
1123
Avg Rating
163
Total Games
77
Wins
86
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 1.6% usage rate and 47.6% win rate. This data represents 5,224 games analyzed over 14 days from 06/18/2026 to 06/20/2026.

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 Stealth Rock used in 17.7% of battles. Yawn demonstrates the highest win rate at 50.0% While Stealth Rock is the most popular choice, Yawn shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Ninetales-Alola, Samurott-Hisui, and Mawile in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Blastoise, achieving a 60.0% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Araquanid, Whimsicott, and Grimmsnarl, while caution is advised against Ceruledge, Espathra, and Maushold. Particularly effective against Araquanid with a 83.3% 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

Most common teammates with Empoleon
86 games
52.3% Win
1.6% appear
86 games
52.3% Win
1.6% appear
83 games
51.8% Win
1.6% appear
77 games
53.2% Win
1.5% appear
54 games
48.1% Win
1.0% appear
49 games
46.9% Win
0.9% appear
48 games
45.8% Win
0.9% appear
40 games
60.0% Win
0.8% appear
33 games
48.5% Win
0.6% appear
28 games
46.4% Win
0.5% appear
25 games
36.0% Win
0.5% appear
20 games
50.0% Win
0.4% appear
15 games
60.0% Win
0.3% appear
15 games
46.7% Win
0.3% appear
15 games
46.7% Win
0.3% appear
14 games
35.7% Win
0.3% appear
11 games
45.5% Win
0.2% appear
10 games
30.0% Win
0.2% appear
10 games
40.0% Win
0.2% appear
9 games
33.3% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Empoleon
69 games
39.1% Win
1.32% appear
46 games
39.1% Win
0.88% appear
38 games
26.3% Win
0.73% appear
33 games
45.5% Win
0.63% appear
26 games
46.1% Win
0.50% appear
25 games
48.0% Win
0.48% appear
25 games
48.0% Win
0.48% appear
24 games
54.2% Win
0.46% appear
24 games
41.7% Win
0.46% appear
23 games
47.8% Win
0.44% appear
21 games
57.1% Win
0.40% appear
19 games
36.8% Win
0.36% appear
18 games
33.3% Win
0.34% appear
17 games
58.8% Win
0.33% appear
16 games
37.5% Win
0.31% appear
15 games
33.3% Win
0.29% appear
15 games
60.0% Win
0.29% appear
14 games
57.1% Win
0.27% appear
13 games
53.9% Win
0.25% appear
12 games
16.7% Win
0.23% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Empoleon
40 games
60.0% Win
0.77% appear
15 games
60.0% Win
0.29% appear
77 games
53.2% Win
1.47% appear
86 games
52.3% Win
1.65% appear
86 games
52.3% Win
1.65% appear
83 games
51.8% Win
1.59% appear
20 games
50.0% Win
0.38% appear
33 games
48.5% Win
0.63% appear
54 games
48.1% Win
1.03% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Empoleon
8 games
25.0% Win
0.15% appear
8 games
25.0% Win
0.15% appear
8 games
25.0% Win
0.15% appear
10 games
30.0% Win
0.19% appear
9 games
33.3% Win
0.17% appear
14 games
35.7% Win
0.27% appear
25 games
36.0% Win
0.48% appear
10 games
40.0% Win
0.19% appear
11 games
45.5% Win
0.21% appear
48 games
45.8% Win
0.92% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Empoleon performs well against
6 games
83.3% Win
0.11% appear
9 games
77.8% Win
0.17% appear
11 games
72.7% Win
0.21% appear
7 games
71.4% Win
0.13% appear
6 games
66.7% Win
0.11% appear
9 games
66.7% Win
0.17% appear
8 games
62.5% Win
0.15% appear
8 games
62.5% Win
0.15% appear
5 games
60.0% Win
0.10% appear
10 games
60.0% Win
0.19% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Empoleon
12 games
16.7% Win
0.23% appear
6 games
16.7% Win
0.11% appear
6 games
16.7% Win
0.11% appear
6 games
16.7% Win
0.11% appear
9 games
22.2% Win
0.17% appear
38 games
26.3% Win
0.73% appear
7 games
28.6% Win
0.13% appear
15 games
33.3% Win
0.29% appear
6 games
33.3% Win
0.11% appear
6 games
33.3% Win
0.11% appear