Empoleon Team Builder

Empoleon at a glance

Empoleon brings a Water/Steel typing and a 530 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Electric and Fighting hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Where you can use Empoleon

• Direct version records exist for Empoleon, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
• Planning contexts include Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White.
• 9 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.

Best teammates for Empoleon

These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Empoleon's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.

Sprigatitoresists electric - resists ground - adds grass pressureFloragatoresists electric - resists ground - adds grass pressureMeowscaradaresists electric - resists ground - adds grass pressureSkeledirgeimmune to fighting - adds fire pressure - adds ghost pressureTarountularesists fighting - resists ground - adds bug pressureSpidopsresists fighting - resists ground - adds bug pressure

Team pitfalls when building around Empoleon

• Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to electric, fighting, and ground.
• Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.
• Defensive Pokemon still need offensive partners; avoid building a team that cannot pressure key types.