Empoleon WaterSteel
Gen 9 RU
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Rank #27
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7.87% usage
What beats Empoleon in Gen 9 RU? Based on Smogon's 2026-04 usage stats, these Pokémon are the most effective checks and counters. The KO Rate (D) column shows how often Empoleon is KO'd or forced out by each checker. Higher percentages mean stronger counters.
| # | Checker | Encounters | KO Rate (P) | KO Rate (D) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Typhlosion |
21 | 52.4% | 10.90% |
| 2 |  Drifblim |
21 | 47.6% | 10.90% |
| 3 |  Yanmega |
22 | 40.9% | 10.48% |
| 4 |  Typhlosion-Hisui |
23 | 43.5% | 10.34% |
| 5 |  Exeggutor-Alola |
22 | 36.4% | 10.26% |
| 6 |  Lycanroc |
24 | 54.2% | 10.17% |
| 7 |  Ditto |
23 | 34.8% | 9.93% |
| 8 |  Slaking |
22 | 31.8% | 9.93% |
| 9 |  Whimsicott |
25 | 40.0% | 9.80% |
| 10 |  Decidueye |
27 | 48.1% | 9.62% |
| 11 |  Grafaiai |
27 | 51.9% | 9.62% |
| 12 |  Sylveon |
27 | 40.7% | 9.46% |
| 13 |  Salazzle |
26 | 34.6% | 9.33% |
| 14 |  Sableye |
24 | 29.2% | 9.28% |
| 15 |  Duraludon |
28 | 39.3% | 9.23% |
| 16 |  Rotom-Heat |
29 | 41.4% | 9.15% |
| 17 |  Avalugg |
30 | 46.7% | 9.11% |
| 18 |  Wo-Chien |
27 | 66.7% | 9.07% |
| 19 |  Thwackey |
31 | 45.2% | 8.94% |
| 20 |  Vikavolt |
32 | 46.9% | 8.82% |
| 21 |  Klefki |
33 | 48.5% | 8.70% |
| 22 |  Brambleghast |
33 | 45.5% | 8.67% |
| 23 |  Inteleon |
23 | 21.7% | 8.60% |
| 24 |  Galvantula |
25 | 76.0% | 8.54% |
| 25 |  Oricorio-Sensu |
35 | 48.6% | 8.45% |
| 26 |  Deoxys-Defense |
35 | 45.7% | 8.42% |
| 27 |  Grimmsnarl |
34 | 38.2% | 8.33% |
| 28 |  Swampert |
34 | 64.7% | 8.20% |
| 29 |  Lilligant |
34 | 64.7% | 8.20% |
| 30 |  Scream Tail |
37 | 54.1% | 8.19% |
KO Rate (D): % of Empoleon's appearances where this checker KO'd or forced it out. KO Rate (P): % of this checker's appearances where it KO'd or forced out Empoleon. Encounters: number of times they met in battle.