Empoleon (Pokémon)
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| Empoleon エンペルト Emperte | |
 Artwork from Diamond/Pearl | |
| National Dex | #395 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #— |
| Hoenn Dex | #— |
| Sinnoh Dex | #009 |
| Fiore Browser | R— |
| Almia Browser | R-208 |
| Type | Water / Steel |
| Species | Emperor Pokémon |
| Height | 5′07″ (1.7m) |
| Weight | 186.3 lbs. (84.5kg) |
| Ability | Torrent |
| Egg groups | Water 1 |
| Ground | |
| Time to hatch | 5,120 steps |
| Effort yield | 3 SpA |
| Exp. yield | 210 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,059,860 exp. |
| Gender | 12.5% ♀ / 87.5% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Blue |
| Catch rate | 45 |
Empoleon (Japanese: エンペルト Emperte) is a dual-type Water/Steel Pokémon.
Empoleon comes with the ability Torrent, which increases the power of Water-type attacks by 50% once the Pokémon has less than one-third of its maximum HP.
Empoleon evolves from Prinplup starting at level 36. It is the final evolved form of Piplup.
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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 navy blue as opposed to being a lighter 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 "fin" sticking out of its back and another "fin" that's on the front of its body that extends to where its chin would be then splits to form some sort of collar. 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. 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 large colonies led by the oldest and most powerful male.
Habitat
Wild Empoleon live near glaciers in cold climates.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Empoleon fist appeared in the movie The Rise of Darkrai. Dawn battled it with Piplup.
In the manga
In the TCG
- Main article: Empoleon (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | None | Evolve from Prinplup |
| Pokémon Platinum | Unknown |
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | The Ice Lake |
Base stats
| HP: | 84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack: | 86 | |
| Defense: | 88 | |
| SpAtk: | 111 | |
| SpDef: | 101 | |
| Speed: | 60 |
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
|---|---|---|
Learnset
Empoleon is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
| Generation IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. |
| Previous | Tackle |  | 
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| Growl | | 
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| Bubble |  | 
| |
| 4 | Growl | |
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| 8 | Bubble | |
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| 11 | Swords Dance | |
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| 15 | Peck |  |
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| 16 | Metal Claw |  |
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| 19 | Swagger | |
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| 24 | BubbleBeam | |
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| 28 | Fury Attack | |
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| 33 | Brine | |
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| 36 | Aqua Jet | |
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| 39 | Whirlpool | |
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| 46 | Mist |  |
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| 52 | Drill Peck | |
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| 59 | Hydro Pump | |
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By TM/HM
| # | Generation IV |
|---|---|
| TM03 | Water Pulse |
| TM05 | Roar |
| TM06 | Toxic |
| TM07 | Hail |
| TM10 | Hidden Power |
| TM13 | Ice Beam |
| TM14 | Blizzard |
| TM15 | Roar |
| TM17 | Protect |
| TM18 | Rain Dance |
| TM21 | Frustration |
| TM26 | Earthquake |
| TM27 | Dig |
| TM31 | Brick Break |
| TM32 | Double Team |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace |
| TM42 | Facade |
| TM43 | Secret Power |
| TM44 | Rest |
| TM45 | Attract |
| TM47 | Steel Wing |
| TM55 | Brine |
| TM56 | Fling |
| TM58 | Endure |
| TM68 | Giga Impact |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw |
| TM72 | Avalanche |
| TM75 | Swords Dance |
| TM76 | Stealth Rock |
| TM78 | Captivate |
| TM80 | Rock Slide |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk |
| TM83 | Natural Gift |
| TM86 | Grass Knot |
| TM87 | Swagger |
| TM88 | Pluck |
| TM90 | Substitute |
| TM91 | Flash Cannon |
| HM01 | Cut |
| HM03 | Surf |
| HM04 | Strength |
| HM05 | Defog |
| HM06 | Rock Smash |
| HM07 | Waterfall |
| HM08 | Rock Climb |
By breeding
By tutoring
Side game data
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | ||
|---|---|---|
| Group:
| Poké Assist:
| Field Move: Surf x2 |
Evolution
Level 36
Empoleon
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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 | Back | |||
| Image:Spr 4p 395.png | 
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| Image:Spr 4p 395 s.png | 
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For other sprites and images, please see Empoleon images on Bulbagarden Archives.Trivia
- Empoleon's English name was revealed, on its own, on 8th March 2007
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Empoleon.
Origin
Empoleon is based on a emperor penguin and an emperor-in reference to its crown and royal appearance. Also, the crown has the appearance of a trident. It also bears some resemblance to the royal penguin.
Name origin
Empoleon's name comes from Emperor and Napoleon, Emperor of France. Its Japanese name comes from emperor and Bonaparte, Napoleon's last name. Its German name, Impoleon, comes from Imperator and Napoleon. Its French name, Pingoleon, comes from pingouin and Napoleon.
In other languages
Related articles
External links
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