Empoleon

Empoleon

Tier E BSS Regulation M-C (Pokemon Champions)

Last Updated: 09/11/2026 11:02 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.14%
Usage Rate
43.84%
Win Rate
19.18%
Lead Rate
50.68%
Selection Rate
1094
Avg Rating
73
Total Games
32
Wins
41
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-C (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 1.1% usage rate and 43.8% win rate. This data represents 3,201 games analyzed over 14 days from 09/09/2026 to 09/11/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in the metagame. 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 Surf used in 26.0% of battles. Surf demonstrates the highest win rate at 42.1% This move is widely adopted, though its win rate suggests room for optimization in usage scenarios.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Salamence, Absol, and Armarouge in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Armarouge, achieving a 59.1% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Dragapult, Blastoise, and Grimmsnarl, while caution is advised against Glimmora, Ninetales-Alola, and Garchomp. Particularly effective against Dragapult with a 85.7% 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

Most common teammates with Empoleon
38 games
36.8% Win
1.2% appear
25 games
56.0% Win
0.8% appear
22 games
59.1% Win
0.7% appear
22 games
59.1% Win
0.7% appear
22 games
59.1% Win
0.7% appear
22 games
59.1% Win
0.7% appear
21 games
47.6% Win
0.7% appear
21 games
47.6% Win
0.7% appear
20 games
45.0% Win
0.6% appear
16 games
31.2% Win
0.5% appear
14 games
28.6% Win
0.4% appear
14 games
28.6% Win
0.4% appear
14 games
42.9% Win
0.4% appear
14 games
28.6% Win
0.4% appear
8 games
25.0% Win
0.2% appear
6 games
16.7% Win
0.2% appear
6 games
16.7% Win
0.2% appear
6 games
16.7% Win
0.2% appear
6 games
16.7% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Empoleon
26 games
30.8% Win
0.81% appear
25 games
24.0% Win
0.78% appear
17 games
41.2% Win
0.53% appear
15 games
46.7% Win
0.47% appear
14 games
42.9% Win
0.44% appear
13 games
30.8% Win
0.41% appear
11 games
54.5% Win
0.34% appear
11 games
45.5% Win
0.34% appear
11 games
36.4% Win
0.34% appear
10 games
60.0% Win
0.31% appear
9 games
33.3% Win
0.28% appear
9 games
22.2% Win
0.28% appear
9 games
22.2% Win
0.28% appear
8 games
25.0% Win
0.25% appear
7 games
85.7% Win
0.22% appear
7 games
28.6% Win
0.22% appear
7 games
71.4% Win
0.22% appear
7 games
28.6% Win
0.22% appear
6 games
33.3% Win
0.19% appear
6 games
66.7% Win
0.19% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Empoleon
22 games
59.1% Win
0.69% appear
22 games
59.1% Win
0.69% appear
22 games
59.1% Win
0.69% appear
22 games
59.1% Win
0.69% appear
25 games
56.0% Win
0.78% appear
21 games
47.6% Win
0.66% appear
21 games
47.6% Win
0.66% appear
20 games
45.0% Win
0.62% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Empoleon
6 games
16.7% Win
0.19% appear
6 games
16.7% Win
0.19% appear
6 games
16.7% Win
0.19% appear
6 games
16.7% Win
0.19% appear
8 games
25.0% Win
0.25% appear
14 games
28.6% Win
0.44% appear
14 games
28.6% Win
0.44% appear
14 games
28.6% Win
0.44% appear
16 games
31.2% Win
0.50% appear
38 games
36.8% Win
1.19% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Empoleon performs well against
7 games
85.7% Win
0.22% appear
5 games
80.0% Win
0.16% appear
5 games
80.0% Win
0.16% appear
5 games
80.0% Win
0.16% appear
5 games
80.0% Win
0.16% appear
7 games
71.4% Win
0.22% appear
6 games
66.7% Win
0.19% appear
6 games
66.7% Win
0.19% appear
10 games
60.0% Win
0.31% appear
5 games
60.0% Win
0.16% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Empoleon
9 games
22.2% Win
0.28% appear
9 games
22.2% Win
0.28% appear
25 games
24.0% Win
0.78% appear
8 games
25.0% Win
0.25% appear
7 games
28.6% Win
0.22% appear
7 games
28.6% Win
0.22% appear
13 games
30.8% Win
0.41% appear
26 games
30.8% Win
0.81% appear
9 games
33.3% Win
0.28% appear
6 games
33.3% Win
0.19% appear