Empoleon

Empoleon

Tier D BSS Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions)

Last Updated: 08/02/2026 01:04 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.15%
Usage Rate
51.63%
Win Rate
26.07%
Lead Rate
39.35%
Selection Rate
1167
Avg Rating
399
Total Games
206
Wins
193
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 D tier ranking in the BSS Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 1.1% usage rate and 51.6% win rate. This data represents 17,361 games analyzed over 14 days from 07/19/2026 to 08/02/2026.

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 14.0% of battles. Yawn demonstrates the highest win rate at 64.3% While Stealth Rock is the most popular choice, Yawn shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Gholdengo, Gyarados, and Corviknight in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Raichu, achieving a 74.4% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Vivillon, Volcarona, and Greninja, while caution is advised against Lucario, Metagross, and Mawile. Particularly effective against Vivillon with a 79.0% 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
158 games
55.7% Win
0.9% appear
114 games
68.4% Win
0.7% appear
113 games
46.0% Win
0.7% appear
89 games
68.5% Win
0.5% appear
89 games
68.5% Win
0.5% appear
87 games
43.7% Win
0.5% appear
77 games
63.6% Win
0.4% appear
60 games
40.0% Win
0.3% appear
53 games
47.2% Win
0.3% appear
53 games
49.1% Win
0.3% appear
49 games
46.9% Win
0.3% appear
48 games
47.9% Win
0.3% appear
48 games
47.9% Win
0.3% appear
48 games
47.9% Win
0.3% appear
42 games
42.9% Win
0.2% appear
39 games
46.1% Win
0.2% appear
39 games
74.4% Win
0.2% appear
36 games
47.2% Win
0.2% appear
35 games
40.0% Win
0.2% appear
34 games
52.9% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Empoleon
107 games
46.7% Win
0.62% appear
74 games
56.8% Win
0.43% appear
73 games
57.5% Win
0.42% appear
63 games
44.4% Win
0.36% appear
63 games
39.7% Win
0.36% appear
56 games
41.1% Win
0.32% appear
54 games
50.0% Win
0.31% appear
52 games
46.1% Win
0.30% appear
50 games
50.0% Win
0.29% appear
50 games
68.0% Win
0.29% appear
49 games
44.9% Win
0.28% appear
40 games
57.5% Win
0.23% appear
40 games
42.5% Win
0.23% appear
39 games
59.0% Win
0.22% appear
38 games
39.5% Win
0.22% appear
37 games
56.8% Win
0.21% appear
36 games
36.1% Win
0.21% appear
36 games
55.6% Win
0.21% appear
35 games
42.9% Win
0.20% appear
35 games
57.1% Win
0.20% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Empoleon
39 games
74.4% Win
0.22% appear
89 games
68.5% Win
0.51% appear
89 games
68.5% Win
0.51% appear
114 games
68.4% Win
0.66% appear
26 games
65.4% Win
0.15% appear
77 games
63.6% Win
0.44% appear
22 games
63.6% Win
0.13% appear
22 games
63.6% Win
0.13% appear
22 games
63.6% Win
0.13% appear
18 games
61.1% Win
0.10% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Empoleon
60 games
40.0% Win
0.35% appear
35 games
40.0% Win
0.20% appear
19 games
42.1% Win
0.11% appear
42 games
42.9% Win
0.24% appear
87 games
43.7% Win
0.50% appear
25 games
44.0% Win
0.14% appear
18 games
44.4% Win
0.10% appear
113 games
46.0% Win
0.65% appear
39 games
46.1% Win
0.22% appear
49 games
46.9% Win
0.28% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Empoleon performs well against
19 games
79.0% Win
0.11% appear
29 games
69.0% Win
0.17% appear
50 games
68.0% Win
0.29% appear
32 games
65.6% Win
0.18% appear
29 games
65.5% Win
0.17% appear
17 games
64.7% Win
0.10% appear
32 games
62.5% Win
0.18% appear
24 games
62.5% Win
0.14% appear
28 games
60.7% Win
0.16% appear
25 games
60.0% Win
0.14% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Empoleon
23 games
34.8% Win
0.13% appear
36 games
36.1% Win
0.21% appear
18 games
38.9% Win
0.10% appear
38 games
39.5% Win
0.22% appear
63 games
39.7% Win
0.36% appear
22 games
40.9% Win
0.13% appear
56 games
41.1% Win
0.32% appear
17 games
41.2% Win
0.10% appear
29 games
41.4% Win
0.17% appear
40 games
42.5% Win
0.23% appear