Type Matchups
Empoleon is a Water/Steel-type Pokémon. It's weak to Electric, Fighting, Ground moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Resists
Immune To
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Empoleon by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Empoleon excels as a defensive wall with a base stat total of 530.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Empoleon fits into these proven competitive cores:
Fire-Water-Grass
Perfect triangle — every type that threatens one is resisted by another
Dragon-Steel-Fairy
Modern competitive staple with complementary resistances
Fighting-Steel-Fairy
Balanced offensive core with complementary resistances
Ground-Steel-Flying
Classic defensive backbone with immunity synergy
Water-Ground-Grass
Excellent defensive synergy
Fire-Steel-Water
Industrial core — each member covers the others
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Build Team Around Empoleon →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empoleon weak to?
Empoleon is weak to Electric (2×), Fighting (2×), Ground (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Empoleon?
The best teammates for Empoleon are Paras, Parasect, Exeggcute because they resist Empoleon's key weaknesses.
Is Empoleon good for competitive?
Yes, Empoleon is competitively viable with a BST of 530. Empoleon excels as a defensive wall with a base stat total of 530.
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Empoleon is a Water-type Pokémon
Empoleon is a Steel-type Pokémon
Empoleon has a Build Around guide
Paras covers Empoleon's weaknesses
Parasect covers Empoleon's weaknesses
Exeggcute covers Empoleon's weaknesses
Exeggutor covers Empoleon's weaknesses
Gligar covers Empoleon's weaknesses
Empoleon is available in Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Empoleon is available in Legends Arceus
Empoleon is available in X Y
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