Empoleon Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Water / Steel · BST: 530 · Role: Special Attacker
Empoleon is a Water / Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Electric, Fighting, Ground. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Empoleon, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Pikachu, Raichu, Machamp plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 530 base stat total, Empoleon plays as a Special Attacker. Its highest stat is Special Attack (111), and at base 60 Speed it sits faster than 23% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a Special wall like Blissey or Assault Vest Tyranitar can soak its damage.
What counters Empoleon in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.
Top counters vs Empoleon
- Pikachu (Electric)
- Raichu (Electric)
- Machamp (Fighting)
- Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
- Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
- Manectric (Electric)
- Mega Manectric (Electric)
- Luxray (Electric)
How each counter beats Empoleon
- Pikachu (Electric) outspeeds Empoleon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Raichu (Electric) outspeeds Empoleon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Machamp (Fighting) underspeeds but can still trade Empoleon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
- Medicham (Fighting / Psychic) outspeeds Empoleon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
- Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic) outspeeds Empoleon and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
Empoleon weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Electric (×2)
- Fighting (×2)
- Ground (×2)
Resistances
- Normal (×0.5)
- Water (×0.5)
- Ice (×0.25)
- Flying (×0.5)
- Psychic (×0.5)
- Bug (×0.5)
- Rock (×0.5)
- Dragon (×0.5)
- Steel (×0.25)
- Fairy (×0.5)
Immunities
- Poison
Base stats
- HP
- 84
- Attack
- 86
- Defense
- 88
- Sp. Attack
- 111
- Sp. Defense
- 101
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 530
Best Tera Types for Empoleon
The best Tera Types for Empoleon cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Torrent — [object Object]
- Competitive (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Water-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Empoleon:
Frequently asked questions about Empoleon
What counters Empoleon in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Empoleon are Pikachu, Raichu, Machamp, Medicham, Mega Medicham. These Pokémon hit Empoleon super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Empoleon weak to?
Empoleon is a Water / Steel-type Pokémon weak to Electric, Fighting, Ground. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Empoleon?
The single best pick against Empoleon in the Pokémon Champions roster is Pikachu, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Empoleon in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Empoleon, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Water / Steel) and carries super-effective coverage (Electric, Fighting, Ground). Avoid Pokémon that share Empoleon's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Empoleon good in Pokémon Champions?
Empoleon's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (530 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.
Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.