Empoleon

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Empoleon is a Water/Steel type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Emperor Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	395
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 №	009 (Diamond/Pearl) 009 (Platinum) 009 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 163 (Legends: Arceus)

Training

EV yield	3 Special Attack
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.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
½		½	2		¼	2	0	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½	½	½	½		½		¼	½

Evolution chart

#393
Piplup
Water

(Level 16)

#394
Prinplup
Water

(Level 36)

#395
Empoleon
Water · Steel

Empoleon changes

In Generation 4, Empoleon has a base experience yield of 210.
In Generations 4-7, Empoleon has a base Friendship value of 70.

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

In other generations
4
5
6
7
8
9

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus

Moves learnt by level up

Empoleon learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Aqua Jet	Water	40	100
1	Charm	Fairy	—	100
1	Growl	Normal	—	100
1	Metal Claw	Steel	50	95
1	Pound	Normal	40	100
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
4	Growl	Normal	—	100
8	Water Gun	Water	40	100
11	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
15	Peck	Flying	35	100
19	Bubble Beam	Water	65	100
24	Swagger	Normal	—	85
28	Fury Attack	Normal	15	85
33	Brine	Water	65	100
39	Whirlpool	Water	35	85
46	Mist	Ice	—	—
52	Drill Peck	Flying	80	100
59	Hydro Pump	Water	110	80

Moves learnt on evolution

Empoleon learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Aqua Jet	Water		40	100

Egg moves

Empoleon learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Empoleon gen 8 learnset page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Agility	Psychic	—	—
Aqua Ring	Water	—	—
Double Hit	Normal	35	90
Feather Dance	Flying	—	100
Flail	Normal	—	100
Hydro Pump	Water	110	80
Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100
Snore	Normal	50	100
Supersonic	Normal	—	55
Yawn	Normal	—	—

Move Tutor moves

Empoleon can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Hydro Cannon	Water		150	90

Moves learnt by TM

Empoleon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Water Pulse	Water	60	100
05	Roar	Normal	—	—
07	Hail	Ice	—	—
10	Work Up	Normal	—	—
13	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
26	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
28	Dig	Ground	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
47	Steel Wing	Steel	70	90
49	Scald	Water	80	100
55	Brine	Water	65	100
56	Fling	Dark	—	100
58	Endure	Normal	—	—
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
72	Avalanche	Ice	60	100
75	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
76	Stealth Rock	Rock	—	—
80	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
83	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Pluck	Flying	60	100
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
91	Flash Cannon	Steel	80	100
93	Cut	Normal	50	95
95	Surf	Water	90	100
96	Strength	Normal	80	100
97	Defog	Flying	—	—
98	Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100
99	Waterfall	Water	80	100
100	Rock Climb	Normal	90	85

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
?	Flash Cannon	Steel	80	100
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
6	Bubble	Water	40	100
11	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
18	Water Pulse	Water	60	100
25	Roost	Flying	—	—
34	Liquidation	Water	85	100
43	Double-Edge	Normal	120	100
52	Hydro Pump	Water	110	80
57	Wave Crash	Water	120	100

Move Tutor moves

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

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
Baby-Doll Eyes	Fairy	—	100
Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
Flash Cannon	Steel	80	100
Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
Rest	Psychic	—	—
Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100
Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
Stealth Rock	Rock	—	—
Steel Beam	Steel	140	95
Water Pulse	Water	60	100

In other generations
4
5
6
7
8
9

Empoleon sprites

Type	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal				—		—
Shiny				—		—

See all Empoleon sprites

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	Not available in this game

Answers to Empoleon questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Empoleon
Japanese	エンペルト (Emperte)
German	Impoleon
French	Pingoléon

Name origin

emperor: ruler; a species of penguin
Napoleon: French naval leader