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Empoleon
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Best Empoleon Build - Meta Hybrid Carry Guide
Intermediate
A-Tier current patch
Win Conditions
Dominating team fights through sustained damage and self-healing
Power Spikes
Level 5 (Aqua Jet), Level 7 (Whirlpool), Level 9 (Unite Move)
Team Role
Primary damage dealer with initiation capability
Game Strategy
Early Game
- Focus on securing wild Pokemon with Bubble
- Contest lane objectives aggressively after level 5
Mid Game
- Use Aqua Jet to initiate fights and chase down targets
- Position Whirlpool for both damage and healing
Late Game
- Lead team fights with Aqua Jet initiations
- Focus on securing objectives with sustained damage
Advanced Tips
Item Synergies
- Muscle Band amplifies Aqua Jet's attack speed bonus
- Slick Spoon and Drive Lens maximize special attack damage
Matchups
- Strong against: Melee Pokemon without escapes
- Weak against: Heavy CC and burst damage
Additional Notes
- Aggressive hybrid damage build focusing on sustained combat and self-healing
Moves
Bubble
Aqua Jet
Whirlpool
Items
Muscle Band
Slick Spoon
Drive Lens
Battle Item
Full Heal
Emblems
Setup
6 White, 6 Green
Best Empoleon Build - Defensive Carry Guide
Advanced
A-Tier current patch
Win Conditions
Outlasting opponents in extended team fights while providing consistent damage
Power Spikes
Level 5 (Metal Claw), Level 7 (Hydro Cannon), Level 9 (Unite Move)
Team Role
Frontline carry with strong objective control
Game Strategy
Early Game
- Play conservatively and focus on farming
- Use Bubble for safe last-hitting
Mid Game
- Use Metal Claw's shield for defensive plays
- Position carefully for Hydro Cannon bursts
Late Game
- Front-line for team during objectives
- Use shields to absorb key enemy cooldowns
Advanced Tips
Item Synergies
- Focus Band and Resonant Guard provide layered survivability
- Slick Spoon amplifies Hydro Cannon burst
Matchups
- Strong against: Burst assassins
- Weak against: Sustained damage dealers
Additional Notes
- Defensive build focusing on survivability and burst damage
Moves
Bubble
Metal Claw
Hydro Cannon
Items
Focus Band
Slick Spoon
Resonant Guard
Battle Item
X Speed
Emblems
Setup
6 White, 6 Green
