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Emolga

Emolga

ELECTRICFLYING
HP
55
Atk
75
Def
60
SpA
75
SpD
60
Spe
103
Build Emolga in Team BuilderView all Emolga teams

Weaknesses

  • ICE2x
  • ROCK2x

Best Nature

Timid 8/0/3/20/3/32

Best Moveset

  1. Air SlashFLYINGSpecial18.4%
  2. NuzzleELECTRICPhysical18.4%
  3. Volt SwitchELECTRICSpecial13.7%
  4. EncoreNORMALStatus11.1%

Best Ability / Item

Motor DriveFocus SashFocus Sash

Emolga technical VGC usage sections

Best Emolga Moves

  • #1

    Air Slash

    FLYSpecial75 BP

    The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.

    18.42%
  • #2

    Nuzzle

    ELEPhysical20 BP

    The user attacks by nuzzling its electrified cheeks against the target. This also leaves the target with paralysis.

    18.39%
  • #3

    Volt Switch

    ELESpecial70 BP

    After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

    13.70%
  • #4

    Encore

    NORStatus

    The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

    11.14%
  • #5

    Taunt

    DARStatus

    The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

    9.30%
  • #6

    Defog

    FLYStatus

    A strong wind blows away the target's barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target's evasiveness.

    7.98%
  • #7

    Roost

    FLYStatus

    The user lands and rests its body. This move restores the user's HP by up to half its max HP.

    5.69%
  • #8

    Thunderbolt

    ELESpecial90 BP

    The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

    5.50%
  • #9

    U-turn

    BUGPhysical70 BP

    After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

    3.51%
  • #10

    Baton Pass

    NORStatus

    The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.

    2.53%
  • #11

    Other

    3.84%

Best Emolga Natures

  • #1

    Timid 8/0/3/20/3/32

    27.70%
  • #2

    Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

    21.71%
  • #3

    Calm 32/0/14/0/20/0

    21.32%
  • #4

    Timid 32/0/0/0/2/32

    9.64%
  • #5

    Timid 32/0/1/0/1/32

    9.12%
  • #6

    Jolly 32/0/0/0/2/32

    4.20%
  • #7

    Calm 32/0/0/0/32/2

    1.45%
  • #8

    Timid 2/0/0/0/32/32

    0.92%
  • #9

    Modest 1/0/0/32/1/32

    0.92%
  • #10

    Timid 1/0/0/32/1/32

    0.83%
  • #11

    Other

    2.19%

Best Emolga Abilities

  • #1

    Motor Drive

    Boosts its Speed stat if hit by an Electric-type move instead of taking damage.

    69.61%
  • #2

    Static

    The Pokémon is charged with static electricity and may paralyze attackers that make direct contact with it.

    30.39%

Best Emolga Items

  • #1
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    33.79%
  • #2
    Yache Berry

    Yache Berry

    Reduces damage taken from a super effective Ice-type move.

    27.70%
  • #3
    Bright Powder

    Bright Powder

    Lowers the opponent's accuracy. Note: Formatted as BrightPowder prior to Generation VI.

    21.32%
  • #4
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    9.12%
  • #5
    Charti Berry

    Charti Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Rock-type move by 50%.

    4.20%
  • #6
    Magnet

    Magnet

    Raises the power of Electric-type moves.

    2.37%
  • #7
    Sharp Beak

    Sharp Beak

    Raises the power of Flying-type moves.

    1.45%
  • #8
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

    Prevents attraction. Consumed after use.

    0.04%

Best Emolga Teammates

  • #1
    MeowscaradaMeowscarada
    GRADAR
    TeamsBuilder
    10.20%
  • #2
    CeruledgeCeruledge
    FIRGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    5.56%
  • #3
    Greninja-MegaGreninja-Mega
    WATDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.56%
  • #4
    UmbreonUmbreon
    DAR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.56%
  • #5
    Lucario-MegaLucario-Mega
    FIGSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    5.56%
  • #6
    Gyarados-MegaGyarados-Mega
    WATDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.18%
  • #7
    Glimmora-MegaGlimmora-Mega
    ROCPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.47%
  • #8
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    4.45%
  • #9
    LiepardLiepard
    DAR
    TeamsBuilder
    4.28%
  • #10
    Gourgeist-SmallGourgeist-Small
    GHOGRA
    TeamsBuilder
    4.28%
  • #11

    Other

    44.90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Emolga?

The best moveset for Emolga in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Air Slash, Nuzzle, Volt Switch, Encore.

How to counter Emolga in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Emolga can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (ice 2x, rock 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Emolga?

The best item for Emolga is typically Focus Sash, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.