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* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Empoleon.
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Empoleon.
* Empoleon has the the most resistances of all starter Pokémon, at 11.
* Empoleon has the the most resistances of all starter Pokémon, at 11.
** Also, Empoleon is one of only two Pokémon to doubly resist {{t|Ice}}. The other is {{p|Heatran}}.
* Empoleon has the highest base {{Stat|Special Attack}} of all final-form starter Pokémon.
* Empoleon has the highest base {{Stat|Special Attack}} of all final-form starter Pokémon.
* Empoleon can learn seven HM moves, the most of any starter Pokémon. The only HM move it cannot learn is {{m|Fly}}.
* Empoleon can learn seven HM moves, the most of any starter Pokémon. The only HM move it cannot learn is {{m|Fly}}.

Revision as of 21:43, 27 July 2013

Prinplup #394: Prinplup
Pokémon
#396: Starly Starly
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Empoleon (disambiguation).
Empoleon
エンペルト Emperte
#395
395Empoleon.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
Type
Water Steel
Category
Emperor Pokémon
Abilities
Torrent Defiant
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers
Sinnoh
#009
Regional Browser numbers
Almia
R-208
Oblivia
R-085 N-003
Height
5'07"
Imperial
1.7 m
Metric
Weight
186.3 lbs.
Imperial
84.5 kg
Metric
Dex color
Blue
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
Body06.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F395.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding
Water 1 and
Field groups
21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
3
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 210 Battle Exp.: 2101*

Empoleon (Japanese: エンペルト Emperte) is a dual-type Water/Steel Pokémon.

It evolves from Prinplup starting at level 36. It is the final form of Piplup.

Biology

Physiology

Empoleon is a large penguin-like Pokémon. In terms of color, it has a closer resemblance to a "real-world" penguin than its pre-evolved forms have because it is mostly black or navy blue as opposed to being a light blue. Its feet actually appear to have webbing on them. Its wings are tipped with blue metal and have three golden claws sticking out at the bottom. It has a short, blue, metal tail sticking out of its back and fin that's on the front of its body that extends to where its chin would be then splits to form a sort of collar. This collar is probably because real penguins are said to be wearing "tuxedos," due to their black and white appearance. If one looks at Empoleon, it has a tie like fin in the middle of its belly, and the collar coming off it, this relates to the tuxedo of a penguin. There is a lace-like pattern of white coloration on its front, and it has two gold-colored spots on its upper-back. Its most prominent feature is the three-horned trident-like crest that extends from its beak. This crest represents an Empoleon's power and the leader of a colony of Empoleon, Prinplup, and Piplup will have the largest horns.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Empoleon can swim faster than a jet boat and, by using its razor sharp wings, can cut huge glaciers in a matter of seconds. As seen in the anime, Empoleon can jump and glide in the air like a penguin would on ice. It can also learn any attack that its pre-evolutions can learn, but Empoleon's attacks are stronger. As a fully-evolved Pokémon (and the final evolution of a Water-type starter Pokémon), Empoleon can learn Hyper Beam, Giga Impact, and Hydro Cannon.

Behavior

Given their immense pride, Empoleon are surprisingly social creatures. They live in colonies led by a leader, which is the Empoleon that has the largest horns on its head. Empoleon will often attack anyone who hurts their pride by slashing them with wings that are capable of splitting an ice floe.

Habitat

Wild Empoleon live in ice shelves in very cold climates. Although this is the climate they are used to, Empoleon can live in warmer climates too.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Empoleon in the anime

Major appearances

Barry's Empoleon

Empoleon made its debut appearance in the anime in Barry's Busting Out All Over! under the ownership of Barry.

Kenny's Empoleon

Kenny's Prinplup was revealed to have evolved in Last Call — First Round!.

Minor appearances

Empoleon first appeared in the movie The Rise of Darkrai under the ownership of a Trainer named Kai. He used it to battle Dawn's Piplup.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Platinum's Empoleon

Platinum owns an Empoleon that evolved in the Veilstone Department Store while her two companions and the bodyguards assigned to protect her were fighting off Team Galactic. This Empoleon then proved to be an invaluable ally in the Pastoria Gym challenge, and has continued as an integral part of her team.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Main article: Hareta's Empoleon

In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, Hareta owns an Empoleon that evolved after the effects of the Everstone Mitsumi gave it wore off, which caused Piplup to evolve straight into an Empoleon, only being Prinplup for a moment. His Empoleon was valuable in the Mt. Coronet battle and risked its life to stop Cyrus.

In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!! manga

Shin has an Empoleon which was first seen in the beginning chapter of the series.

In the TCG

Main article: Empoleon (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold {{{golddex}}}
Silver {{{silverdex}}}
Crystal {{{crystaldex}}}
Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III
Ruby {{{rubydex}}}
Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}}
Emerald {{{emeralddex}}}
FireRed {{{firereddex}}}
LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV
Diamond The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.
Pearl It swims as fast as a jet boat. The edges of its wings are sharp and can slice apart drifting ice.
Platinum If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.
HeartGold It avoids unnecessary disputes, but it will decimate anything that threatens its pride.
SoulSilver
Generation V
Black If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.
White
Black 2 If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.
White 2
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Trade
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Evolve Prinplup
Platinum
None Evolve Prinplup
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
Pal Park
None
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Poké Transfer
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Crevice Cave (B1-B10)
Lower Crevice Cave (B1-B4)
Mt. Avalanche (B1-B19)
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Ice Lake
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Mt. Sorbet
Ice Temple
Pokémon Rumble Bright Beach
Pokémon Rumble Blast Beach: Sunny Seashore
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure Iceberg Zone
Pokémon Conquest Evolve Prinplup

In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
Pokémon Center 15th Anniversary Empoleon Japanese Japan 100 May 15 to 21, 2013;
July 3 to 7, 2013

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Events* Air Balloon Air Balloon (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
84
144 - 191 278 - 372
86
81 - 151 159 - 298
88
83 - 154 162 - 302
111
104 - 179 204 - 353
101
95 - 168 186 - 331
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
Total:
530
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/3 ★★★
Power
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Skill
3/3 ★★★
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★
Jump
3/4 ★★★
Total
16/20 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost ½×
Steel ¼×
Fire
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ¼×
Dragon ½×
Dark ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost ½×
Steel ¼×
Fire
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ¼×
Dragon ½×
Dark ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost ½×
Steel ¼×
Fire
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ¼×
Dragon ½×
Dark ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost ½×
Steel ¼×
Fire
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ¼×
Dragon ½×
Dark ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35
00Start Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
00Start Bubble Water Special 02020 100100% 30
044 Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
088 Bubble Water Special 02020 100100% 30
1111 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 —% 30
1515 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35
1616 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35
1919 BubbleBeam Water Special 06565 100100% 20
2424 Swagger Normal Status 0000 09090% 15
2828 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20
3333 Brine Water Special 06565 100100% 10
3636 Aqua Jet Water Physical 04040 100100% 20
3939 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 08585% 15
4646 Mist Ice Status 0000 —% 30
5252 Drill Peck Flying Physical 08080 100100% 20
5959 Hydro Pump Water Special 120120 08080% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Empoleon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Empoleon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM01 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09595 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 120120 070}}70% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 05050 080}}80% 10
Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM60 Quash Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Ghost Sprite.png TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM88 Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Steel Sprite.png TM91 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM03 Surf Water Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM05 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM06 Dive Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Empoleon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Empoleon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
PikachuRaichuGrowlitheArcaninePonytaRapidash
Farfetch'dHorseaSeadraKingdraJolteonDratini
DragonairDragoniteFeraligatrAipomAmbipomGirafarig
SneaselWeavileMantineWingullPelipperSurskit
MasquerainGorebyssBuizelFloatzelBunearyLopunny
BlitzleZebstrikaZoruaZoroarkEmolga
Agility Psychic Status —% 30
SeelDewgongVaporeonMarillAzumarillCorsola
MantineMiloticGorebyssTympolePalpitoadSeismitoad
DucklettSwannaAlomomola
Aqua Ring Water Status —% 20
MudkipMarshtompSwampertSeedotNuzleafShiftry
PiplupPrinplupEmpoleonPachirisuPatratWatchog
TirtougaCarracostaCubchooBearticStunfisk
Bide Normal Physical —% 10
AipomAmbipomGirafarigMamoswine
Double Hit Normal Physical 35 90% 10
DucklettSwanna
FeatherDance Flying Status 100% 15
TotodileCroconawFeraligatrDunsparcePhanpyDonphan
ZigzagoonLinooneSlakothVigorothSlakingTorkoal
SpindaFeebasMiloticTympolePalpitoadSeismitoad
CubchooBearticStunfisk
Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
SquirtleWartortleBlastoisePsyduckGolduckPoliwag
PoliwhirlPoliwrathPolitoedHorseaSeadraKingdra
LaprasVaporeonOmanyteOmastarTotodileCroconaw
FeraligatrMarillAzumarillMantineMudkipMarshtomp
SwampertLombreLudicoloPelipperWailmerWailord
MiloticHuntailGorebyssRelicanthPiplupPrinplup
EmpoleonOshawottDewottSamurottTympolePalpitoad
SeismitoadTirtougaCarracostaAlomomola
Hydro Pump Water Special 120 80% 5
SeelDewgongSneaselWeavileSwinubPiloswine
MamoswineGlaceonCubchooBeartic
Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15
DiglettDugtrioSwinubPiloswineMamoswineMudkip
MarshtompSwampertShellosShellosGastrodonGastrodon
DrilburExcadrillSandileKrokorokKrookodileStunfisk
Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10
WooperQuagsireSwinubPiloswineMamoswineMudkip
MarshtompSwampertZigzagoonLinooneRelicanthShellos
ShellosGastrodonGastrodonDrilburExcadrillStunfisk
Mud Sport Ground Status —% 15
TeddiursaUrsaringSpoinkGrumpigSphealSealeo
Walrein
Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15
MantineWingullPelipperWhismurLoudredExploud
TympolePalpitoadSeismitoad
Supersonic Normal Status 55% 20
SlowpokeSlowbroSlowkingWooperQuagsireDunsparce
KingdraSlakothVigorothSlakingRelicanthBidoof
BibarelHippopotasHippowdonPansearSimisearMunna
Musharna
Yawn Normal Status —% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Empoleon in Generation V
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Empoleon in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Empoleon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Empoleon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
B W B2 W2 Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 40
B W B2 W2 Hydro Cannon Water Special 150 90% 5
B W B2 W2 Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15
B W B2 W2 Iron Defense Steel Status —% 15
B W B2 W2 Knock Off Dark Physical 20 100% 20
B W B2 W2 Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Stealth Rock Rock Status —% 20
B W B2 W2 Water Pledge Water Special 50 100% 10
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Empoleon can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Empoleon cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Empoleon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Empoleon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V
Other generations:
IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Piplup (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Pound Normal Physical 40 100% 35
Piplup (Pokémon)/Generation V learnsetPrinplup (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Water Sport Water Status —% 15
Piplup (Pokémon)/Generation V learnsetPrinplup (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Bide Normal Physical —% 10
Piplup (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Sing Normal Status 55% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Empoleon
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Empoleon
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0%
Friend Area: Beau Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up.
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 395.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -12%
IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Water  Poké Assist: Water PA.png
( Water )
Field move: River Flow 2 field move.png
(River Flow ×2)
Browser entry  
It attacks by spitting bubbles and blobs of water.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Water  Water Assist.png
( Water )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Cut 3 field move.png
(Cut ×3)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW395.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Empoleon is a Zone Keeper protecting the Beach Zone and the Iceberg Zone. He's the Attraction Chief of Empoleon's Snow Slide. He values a strong mind!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PCP395.png HP: ★★★★ Move: Hydro Pump
Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Torrent
Defense: ★★★★ Ability 2: Wave Rider
Speed: ★★ Ability 3: Pride
Evolves from Prinplup when its Attack is 102 or higher
Range: 3 Perfect Links: and Ina

Evolution

Piplup
Unevolved
Piplup
 Water 
Rare Candy
Level 16


Prinplup
First evolution
Prinplup
 Water 
Rare Candy
Level 36


Empoleon
Second evolution
Empoleon
 Water  Steel 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 395.png Spr 4p 395.png Spr 4h 395.png Spr b 4d 395.png
Spr 4d 395 s.png Spr 4p 395 s.png Spr 4h 395 s.png Spr b 4d 395 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 395.png Spr 5b2 395.png Spr b 5b 395.png
Spr 5b 395 s.png Spr 5b2 395 s.png Spr b 5b 395 s.png
Empoleon For other sprites and images, please see Empoleon images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Empoleon.
  • Empoleon has the the most resistances of all starter Pokémon, at 11.
    • Also, Empoleon is one of only two Pokémon to doubly resist Ice. The other is Heatran.
  • Empoleon has the highest base Special Attack of all final-form starter Pokémon.
  • Empoleon can learn seven HM moves, the most of any starter Pokémon. The only HM move it cannot learn is Fly.
  • Empoleon is roughly the same height as its namesake Napoleon Bonaparte.

Origin

Empoleon is based on an emperor penguin and an emperor-in reference to its crown and royal appearance. Also, the crown has the appearance of a trident, a fishing tool and supposed weapon of choice for the Greek god Poseidon. It also bears some resemblance to the royal penguin.

Name origin

Empoleon is a combination of emperor (as in emperor penguin), pole (as in the South Pole), and Napoleon (a famous emperor of France).

Emperte is a combination of emperor and Bonaparte (Napoleon's surname).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese エンペルト Emperte From emperor and Bonaparte
France Flag.png French Pingoleon From pingouin and Napoleon
Spain Flag.png Spanish Empoleon Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Impoleon From Imperator and Napoleon
Italy Flag.png Italian Empoleon Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 엠페르트 Emperte Transliteration of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 帝王拿波 Dìwángnábō From 帝王 dìwáng, 帝王企鵝 dìwáng qì'é, the first characters of 拿破崙·波拿巴 Ná​pò​lún​ Bō​ná​bā, and
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


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