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Empoleon vs Infernape: which fits your team?

For a faster base-stat pick, favor Infernape (108 Speed); for higher combined HP, Defense and Sp. Def. base stats, favor Empoleon (273). Which fits better depends on the role your team needs.

The biggest other base-stat difference is Sp. Def.: Empoleon leads 101 to 71. These figures describe base stats, not a guaranteed head-to-head winner; moves, abilities and battle format matter.

Both are weak to Ground; choosing one over the other does not remove that defensive gap. Empoleon is weak to Electric, Fighting, while Infernape is not. Infernape is weak to Water, Flying, Psychic, while Empoleon is not.