Empoleon

Empoleon is a Water/Steel type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.

Pokédex data

National № 0395
Type Water Steel
Species Emperor Pokémon
Height 1.7 m (5′07″)
Weight 84.5 kg (186.3 lbs)
Abilities 1. Torrent
Defiant (hidden ability)
Local № 0009 (Diamond/Pearl)
0009 (Platinum)
0009 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)
0163 (Legends: Arceus)
0199 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 3 Sp. Atk
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 239
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Field, Water 1
Gender 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

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 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Empoleon.

Evolution chart

(Level 16) (Level 36)

Empoleon changes

Pokédex entries

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
SoulSilver
It avoids unnecessary disputes, but it will decimate anything that threatens its pride.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.
X
Omega Ruby
It swims as fast as a jet boat. The edges of its wings are sharp and can slice apart drifting ice.
Y
Alpha Sapphire
The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.
Brilliant Diamond The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.
Shining Pearl It swims as fast as a jet boat. The edges of its wings are sharp and can slice apart drifting ice.
Legends: Arceus 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.

Moves learned by Empoleon

Moves learnt by level up

Empoleon learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
11Swords DanceNormalStatus
15PeckFlyingPhysical 35 100
19Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
24SwaggerNormalStatus 85
28Fury AttackNormalPhysical 15 85
33BrineWaterSpecial 65 100
39WhirlpoolWaterSpecial 35 85
46MistIceStatus
52Drill PeckFlyingPhysical 80 100
59Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
66Wave CrashWaterPhysical 120 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Empoleon learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aqua JetWaterPhysical 40 100

Egg moves

Empoleon does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Moves learnt by TM

Empoleon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
02CharmFairyStatus 100
04AgilityPsychicStatus
05Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
06Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
07ProtectNormalStatus
11Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
19Disarming VoiceFairySpecial 40
22Chilling WaterWaterSpecial 50 100
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
27Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
28BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
31Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
32SwiftNormalSpecial 60
34Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
36Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
40Air CutterFlyingSpecial 60 95
43FlingDarkPhysical 100
46AvalancheIcePhysical 60 100
47EndureNormalStatus
50Rain DanceWaterStatus
52SnowscapeIceStatus
57False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
58Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
61Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
65Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
66Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
77WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100
81Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
85RestPsychicStatus
86Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
88Swords DanceNormalStatus
93Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
103SubstituteNormalStatus
104Iron DefenseSteelStatus
110LiquidationWaterPhysical 85 100
116Stealth RockRockStatus
123SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
124Ice SpinnerIcePhysical 80 100
130Helping HandNormalStatus
135Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
142Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
143BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
145Water PledgeWaterSpecial 80 100
149EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
154Hydro CannonWaterSpecial 150 90
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
170Steel BeamSteelSpecial 140 95
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
172RoarNormalStatus
174HazeIceStatus
181Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
184Vacuum WaveFightingSpecial 40 100
191UproarNormalSpecial 90 100
193Weather BallNormalSpecial 50 100
196Flip TurnWaterPhysical 60 100
197Dual WingbeatFlyingPhysical 40 90
199Lash OutDarkPhysical 75 100

Moves learnt by level up

Empoleon learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
?Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
6BubbleWaterSpecial 40 100
11Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
18Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
25RoostFlyingStatus
34LiquidationWaterPhysical 85 100
43Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
52Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
57Wave CrashWaterPhysical 120 100

Move Tutor moves

Empoleon can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Empoleon sprites

Type Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Empoleon sprite from Diamond & Pearl Empoleon sprite from Black & White Empoleon sprite from X & Y Empoleon sprite from Legends: Arceus Empoleon sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Empoleon Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Empoleon Shiny sprite from Black & White Empoleon Shiny sprite from X & Y Empoleon Shiny sprite from Legends: Arceus

Where to find Empoleon

Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Evolve Piplup/Prinplup
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Trade/migrate from another game
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Piplup/Prinplup
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Evolve Piplup/Prinplup
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Evolve Piplup/Prinplup
Legends: Arceus Islespy Shore
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Empoleon
Japanese エンペルト (Emperte)
German Impoleon
French Pingoléon
Italian Empoleon
Spanish Empoleon
Korean 엠페르트 (empereuteu)
Chinese (Simplified) 帝王拿波
Chinese (Traditional) 帝王拿波

 

English Emperor Pokémon
Japanese こうていポケモン
German Kaiser-Pokémon
French Pokémon Empereur
Italian Pokémon Imperatore
Spanish Pokémon Emperador
Korean 황제포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 皇帝宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 皇帝寶可夢

Name origin

emperor
ruler; a species of penguin
Napoleon
French naval leader