I like Special attacks a lot too! A lot of my favourites are Special attackers. Pikachu, Raichu, Gengar, Volcarona, Venusaur, Starmie, Chandelure, and Empoleon, to name a few. Also, some of my favourites can go mixed, like Tyranitar, Salamence, Greninja, and Tangrowth.
As for Emboar, I agree that Fire/Ground would've been better. Fire/Dark would've been a good option as well.