#90 in usage · 0.6% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Empoleon Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Empoleon is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Empoleon @ Leftovers Ability: Competitive Level: 50 EVs: 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD Modest Nature - Protect - Hydro Pump - Flash Cannon - Ice Beam
Empoleon moves
Share of Empoleon sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- ProtectNormal88.6%
- Hydro PumpWater78.4%
- Flash CannonSteel77.5%
- Ice BeamIce66.5%
- YawnNormal20.1%
- Icy WindIce15.2%
- Vacuum WaveFighting11.3%
- SurfWater7.5%
- BlizzardIce4%
- RoostFlying4%
Items
- Leftovers27.3%
- Chople Berry22.1%
- Life Orb16.4%
- Grassy Seed10.8%
- Sitrus Berry8.7%
Abilities
- Competitive99.4%
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modest+SpA −Atk | 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD | 191 | 95 | 108 | 179 | 123 | 80 | 10.6% |
| Modest+SpA −Atk | 30 HP / 5 Def / 19 SpA / 5 SpD / 7 Spe | 189 | 95 | 113 | 165 | 126 | 87 | 5.9% |
| Bold+Def −Atk | 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpA | 191 | 95 | 154 | 133 | 121 | 80 | 5.1% |
Natures in these spreads: Modest 16.5% · Bold 5.1%.
Empoleon teammates
Share of Empoleon teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Empoleon set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Empoleon set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Protect, Hydro Pump, Flash Cannon and Ice Beam with Leftovers (27.3% of sets) and Competitive, a Modest nature and 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD.
What are Empoleon's best teammates in VGC?
Empoleon's most common partners are Rillaboom (43.5%), Indeedee-F (26.9%), Sneasler (26.2%), Volcarona (18.6%) and Mega Salamence (17.2%) — the share of Empoleon teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Empoleon use?
Modest (+SpA −Atk) is the most common nature among Empoleon's top spreads (16.5%), followed by Bold (5.1%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Empoleon in Pokémon Champions?
Empoleon has base 60 Speed: 123 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 112 neutral, and 72 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Empoleon in Pokémon Champions?
Empoleon is #90 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 0.6% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.