Name origin

emperor
ruler; a species of penguin
Napoleon
French naval leader
Empoleon artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 395
Type Water Steel
Species Emperor Pokémon
Height 5′7″ (1.70m)
Weight 186.3 lbs (84.5 kg)
Abilities Torrent
Defiant (Dream World)
Local № 009 (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum)
Japanese Enperuto

Breeding

Egg Groups Field and Water 1
Gender 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 3 Special Attack
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 210
Growth Rate Medium Slow



Type defenses

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Empoleon stats

The base stats for Empoleon are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature for said stat, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 84
278 - 372
Attack 86
159 - 298
Defense 88
162 - 302
Sp. Atk 111
204 - 353
Sp. Def 101
186 - 331
Speed 60
112 - 240
Total 530

Pokedex descriptions

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
Black
White
If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
It avoids unnecessary disputes, but it will decimate anything that threatens its pride.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Empoleon learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 BubbleWaterSpecial20100
1 GrowlNormalStatus-100
1 TackleNormalPhysical50100
4 GrowlNormalStatus-100
8 BubbleWaterSpecial20100
11 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
15 PeckFlyingPhysical35100
16 Metal ClawSteelPhysical5095
19 BubblebeamWaterSpecial65100
24 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
28 Fury AttackNormalPhysical1585
33 BrineWaterSpecial65100
36 Aqua JetWaterPhysical40100
39 WhirlpoolWaterSpecial3585
46 MistIceStatus--
52 Drill PeckFlyingPhysical80100
59 Hydro PumpWaterSpecial12080

Pre-evolution moves

Empoleon can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
PoundNormalPhysical40100
Water SportWaterStatus--
BideNormalPhysical--

Egg moves

Empoleon learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Empoleon egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
AgilityPsychicStatus--
Aqua RingWaterStatus--
BideNormalPhysical--
Double HitNormalPhysical3590
FeatherdanceFlyingStatus-100
FlailNormalPhysical-100
Hydro PumpWaterSpecial12080
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
Mud SportGroundStatus--
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SupersonicNormalStatus-55
YawnNormalStatus--
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100

Empoleon learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Empoleon egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
AgilityPsychicStatus--
Aqua RingWaterStatus--
Double HitNormalPhysical3590
FeatherdanceFlyingStatus-100
FlailNormalPhysical-100
Hydro PumpWaterSpecial12080
Mud SportGroundStatus--
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SupersonicNormalStatus-55
YawnNormalStatus--
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100

Empoleon learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Empoleon egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
AgilityPsychicStatus--
Aqua RingWaterStatus--
Double HitNormalPhysical3590
FlailNormalPhysical-100
Hydro PumpWaterSpecial12080
Mud SportGroundStatus--
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
SupersonicNormalStatus-55
YawnNormalStatus--
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100

Move Tutor moves

Empoleon can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Hydro CannonWaterSpecial15090
Water PledgeWaterSpecial50100

Empoleon can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
DiveWaterPhysical80100
Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
HeadbuttNormalPhysical70100
Hydro CannonWaterSpecial15090
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100

Empoleon can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
DiveWaterPhysical80100
Fury CutterBugPhysical2095
Hydro CannonWaterSpecial15090
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
Knock OffDarkPhysical20100
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100

Moves learnt by HM

Empoleon is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
5 WaterfallWaterPhysical80100
6 DiveWaterPhysical80100

Empoleon is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
5 WhirlpoolWaterSpecial3585
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100
7 WaterfallWaterPhysical80100
8 Rock ClimbNormalPhysical9085

Empoleon is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 CutNormalPhysical5095
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100
4 StrengthNormalPhysical80100
5 DefogFlyingStatus--
6 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100
7 WaterfallWaterPhysical80100
8 Rock ClimbNormalPhysical9085

Moves learnt by TM

Empoleon is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 Hone ClawsDarkStatus--
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
7 HailIceStatus--
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
49 Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial40100
55 ScaldWaterSpecial80100
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
60 QuashDarkStatus-100
65 Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
78 BulldozeGroundPhysical60100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
88 PluckFlyingPhysical60100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
91 Flash CannonSteelSpecial80100
94 Rock SmashFightingPhysical40100

Empoleon is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
3 Water PulseWaterSpecial60100
5 RoarNormalStatus-100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
7 HailIceStatus--
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
26 EarthquakeGroundPhysical100100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
28 DigGroundPhysical80100
31 Brick BreakFightingPhysical75100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
39 Rock TombRockPhysical5080
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
47 Steel WingSteelPhysical7090
55 BrineWaterSpecial65100
56 FlingDarkPhysical-100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
65 Shadow ClawGhostPhysical70100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
72 AvalancheIcePhysical60100
75 Swords DanceNormalStatus--
76 Stealth RockRockStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
80 Rock SlideRockPhysical7590
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
88 PluckFlyingPhysical60100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
91 Flash CannonSteelSpecial80100

Empoleon sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Empoleon normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Empoleon shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Empoleon normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Empoleon shiny sprite

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Where to find Empoleon

We don't have any location data for Empoleon yet.

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★★★ 3
Power ★★★★★ 5
Skill ★★★ 3
Stamina ★★★★★ 5
Jump ★★★★ 4
Total 20

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