Empoleon Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

84

Attack

86

Defense

88

Sp. Atk

111

Sp. Def

101

Speed

60

Total

530

Evolution

1. Piplup
2. →
   Prinplup
3. →
   Empoleon

Best counters to Empoleon

• ZekromHits for 2×
• MiraidonHits for 2×
• Raging BoltHits for 2×
• KeldeoHits for 2×
• Rapid Strike UrshifuHits for 2×
• QuaquavalHits for 2×

Frequently asked questions

What is Empoleon weak to?

As a Water/Steel type, Empoleon takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Ground and Electric moves.

What is Empoleon resistant to?

Empoleon resists Normal, Flying, Rock, Bug, Water, Psychic, Dragon, Fairy, Steel (¼×) and Ice (¼×) moves. It is immune to Poison.

What are the best counters to Empoleon?

Strong type-based picks include Zekrom, Miraidon and Raging Bolt, which hit Empoleon with super-effective attacks.