MATCHUP · SIMULATOR RESULT

Infernape vs. Empoleon: Who wins?

Of 100 simulated battles (level 50, standard sets), Infernape wins 71 and Empoleon 29.

Assumptions: level 50, no items, neutral nature, first regular ability, last four level-up moves, Gen 9 mechanics, greedy AI on both sides.

Infernape — modern sprite

Infernape

FireFighting
VS
Empoleon — modern sprite

Empoleon

WaterSteel

WIN RATE

InfernapeEmpoleon

WHY IT PLAYS OUT THIS WAY

Infernape is faster than Empoleon (128 vs. 80 Speed) and moves first.

Best answer of Infernape: Flare Blitz deals 49.1–58.5% of Empoleon's HP per hit.

Best answer of Empoleon: Brine hits Infernape super effectively (×2) for 71.5–84.8% HP per hit.

SPEED CHECK

Infernape
128
Empoleon
80

Infernape moves first.

BATTLE LENGTH

2turns (median)

Half of the 100 battles were over within 2 turns.

Infernape → Empoleon

  • Flare Blitz78–93 HP49.1–58.5%×1
  • Fire Spin21–25 HP13.2–15.7%×1
  • Feint7–8 HP4.4–5%×½

Empoleon → Infernape

  • Brine108–128 HP71.5–84.8%×2
  • Whirlpool60–72 HP39.7–47.7%×2
  • Fury Attack21–27 HP13.9–17.9%×1

TRANSPARENCY

Simulated standard sets

Infernape

Feint · Torment · Fire Spin · Flare Blitz

Empoleon

Fury Attack · Brine · Whirlpool · Mist

Both sides: level 50, last four level-up moves, no items, neutral natures and first regular abilities. 100 seeded battles with greedy AI on both sides.

Think it goes differently? Simulate it yourself

The same pairing is preloaded in the battle simulator — change moves, items, abilities and level, then fight it out turn by turn.

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Q&A

Infernape. At level 50 Infernape reaches 128 Speed, Empoleon only 80 — so Infernape moved first in every simulated battle.

Rarely. Of 100 simulated battles (level 50, standard sets), Infernape wins 71 and Empoleon only 29. Custom moves or items can change the picture — try it in the simulator above.

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