Empoleon.
BST 530 · water / steel
Empoleon is weak to Electric, Fighting, Ground and resists Normal, Water, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy and is immune to Poison.
Empoleon base stats
BST 530 · ranges at level 100Empoleon weaknesses and resistances
damage taken · Water / Steel dual typingEmpoleon abilities
2 total · 1 hiddenEmpoleon evolution line
3 stages
Best Empoleon moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerEmpoleon moves
gen 9 · 103 moves · 22 level-up · 69 TM/HM · 1 egg · 11 tutorEmpoleon Pokédex entries
4 generations · newest firstSince ancient times, it has been revered by the people of Hisui, who call it the Master of the Waves. Its wings are a match for even master-crafted blades.
It swims as fast as a jet boat. The edges of its wings are sharp and can slice apart drifting ice.
The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.
If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.
The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.
It swims as fast as a jet boat. The edges of its wings are sharp and can slice apart drifting ice.
If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.
It avoids unnecessary disputes, but it will decimate anything that threatens its pride.
Empoleon species data
gen IV species · breeding and trainingAbout Empoleon
Empoleon is a Water and Steel-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). Since ancient times, it has been revered by the people of Hisui, who call it the Master of the Waves. Its wings are a match for even master-crafted blades. Empoleon stands 1.7 m (5'07") tall and weighs 84.5 kg (186.3 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.
Empoleon base stats
Empoleon has a base stat total of 530, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 111 (very good), while its lowest is Speed at 60 (average). Empoleon serves as a bulky special attacker. Empoleon is average speed with a base Speed of 60.
Empoleon weaknesses and resistances
As a Water and Steel-type, Empoleon is weak to Electric, Fighting, Ground-type moves, resists Normal, Water, Ice (¼x), Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel (¼x), Fairy-type attacks, and is completely immune to Poison-type moves. This gives Empoleon 3 weaknesses, 10 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Empoleon abilities
Empoleon's abilities include Torrent, Competitive. Torrent strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its Hidden Ability is Competitive, which raises Special Attack by two stages upon having any stat lowered.
Empoleon moves and learnset
Empoleon can learn 103 moves in Generation 9, including 22 by leveling up, 69 via TM/HM, 1 through breeding, and 11 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hydro Cannon (Water, 150 power), Steel Beam (Steel, 140 power), Wave Crash (Water, 120 power), Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power). For coverage, Empoleon can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).
Training Empoleon
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Empoleon can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Empoleon yields 3 Sp. Attack EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Empoleon belongs to the Water1 and Ground egg groups. Empoleon is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Piplup → Prinplup → Empoleon).
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