Emolga — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Emolga is a speed utility built around special attacks (75 Sp. Atk). It can outspeed most of the format, and it's commonly used because its electric/flying typing only has 2 weaknesses, which makes it forgiving to switch in."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Open Emolga into a favorable type matchup using its electric/flying STAB.
- 2
Pick the move that does the most damage to the most likely switch-in, not just the current Pokémon.
- 3
Pivot out once the opponent brings in a counter — don't get walled and lose a turn.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Forgetting which attacks Emolga actually resists and burning a switch on a neutral hit.
- ✕
Expecting it to OHKO things — its job is usually role compression, not raw damage.
Why we rate Emolga the way we do
- Frail — one wrong switch can lose it
- Low damage output — has to play perfectly
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
Base Stats
Total: 428Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
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Where Emolga shows up
#162
Usage ~1.33% · Win rate ~50.95%
#196
Usage ~1.11% · Win rate ~50.1%
Emolga FAQ
- What are Emolga's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Emolga can run static, motor-drive. The competitive default is usually static — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Emolga weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Emolga takes extra damage from ice, rock. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Emolga?
- The best moveset for Emolga depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Emolga in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Emolga are Pokémon with strong ice, rock attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Emolga good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Emolga's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.