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No. 0587 · Generation V · Unova

Emolga

The Sky Squirrel Pokémon

TL;DR. Emolga is a electric/flying-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 428. The energy made in its cheeks’ electric pouches is stored inside its membrane and released while it is gliding.

Electric Flying

The energy made in its cheeks’ electric pouches is stored inside its membrane and released while it is gliding.

Height0.4 m

Weight5.0 kg

AbilitiesStatic

HiddenMotor Drive

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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 428. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 55

Attack 75

Defense 60

Sp. Attack 75

Sp. Defense 60

Speed 103

Total428

428 base stat total, the 552nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 100th among Electric-types.

103 base Speed, Emolga's strongest stat, ranking 34th of 173 Electric-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Daily Pokémon · Video

Emolga on Daily Pokémon

Emolga was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.

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Jul 5, 2026

Pokémon GO

Emolga in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Emolga reaches 1,633 CP at level 40 and 1,869 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack158

GO Defense127

GO Stamina146

Max CP (L40)1,633

Max CP (L50)1,847

Best buddy (L51)1,869

Raid catch CP 876–933 (L20). Weather boosted 1,095–1,166 (L25).

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Competitive

Emolga in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Emolga across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #131 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #131 87 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Emolga.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Emolga, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Emolga?

Emolga is a Electric/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Emolga weak to?

Emolga takes 2× damage from Ice, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Emolga resistant to?

Emolga is immune to Ground. It also resists Grass, Fighting, Flying, Bug, Steel.

Does Emolga evolve?

Emolga does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Emolga from?

Emolga was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0587.

What are Emolga's base stats?

Emolga has HP 55, Attack 75, Defense 60, Special Attack 75, Special Defense 60, and Speed 103. Total base stat total: 428.

What are Emolga's abilities?

Emolga can have the ability Static, plus the Hidden Ability Motor Drive.

Is Emolga legendary or mythical?

No. Emolga is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Emolga's best stat?

Emolga's highest base stat is Speed at 103, which ranks 34th of 173 Electric-type Pokémon.

Is Emolga good?

Emolga has a base stat total of 428, the 552nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 100th among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Emolga as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Emolga in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Emolga in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Emolga 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Emolga is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Ice Rock

½× Resists

Grass Fighting Flying Bug Steel

0× Immune to

Ground

Comparison

Emolga vs. the average Electric-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 173 Electric-type Pokémon.

Stat	Emolga	Electric avg	Difference
HP	55	70	-15
Attack	75	76	-1
Defense	60	65	-5
Special Attack	75	76	-1
Special Defense	60	68	-8
Speed	103	82	+21
Total	428	437	-9

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Game appearances

Emolga appears in 18 games.

Every mainline release where Emolga is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Isle of Armor DLC

Gen IX

2025 Legends: Z-A
2026 Pokémon Champions

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Emolga in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 10 games have a known habitat.

Black, White

Abundant ShrineDragonspiral Tower EntranceDragonspiral Tower OutsideGiant Chasm OutsideLostlorn ForestUnova Route 10Unova Route 10 Victory Road GateUnova Route 11Unova Route 12Unova Route 13Unova Route 14Unova Route 15Unova Route 16Unova Route 5Unova Route 6Unova Route 7Unova Route 9Village Bridge

Black 2, White 2

Abundant ShrineDragonspiral Tower EntranceDragonspiral Tower OutsideLostlorn ForestUnova Route 11Unova Route 12Unova Route 13Unova Route 14Unova Route 15Unova Route 16Unova Route 22Unova Route 23Unova Route 5Unova Route 6Unova Route 7Unova Route 9Village Bridge

X, Y

Friend Safari ElectricKalos Route 10

Sun, Moon

Poke Pelago Elite Four DefeatedPoni Plains West

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Poni Plains West

Pokémon anime