Empoleon - Generation 8 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Empoleon can learn in Generation 8, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Sword
  • Pokémon Shield
  • Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
  • Pokémon Shining Pearl
  • Pokémon Legends: Arceus

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Empoleon does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Egg moves

Empoleon does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Moves learnt by TM

Empoleon cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Moves learnt by TR

Empoleon cannot be taught any TR moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Aqua JetWaterPhysical 40 100
1CharmFairyStatus 100
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
1PoundNormalPhysical 40 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
4GrowlNormalStatus 100
8Water 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

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 JetWaterPhysical 40 100

Egg moves

Empoleon learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AgilityPsychicStatus
Aqua RingWaterStatus
Double HitNormalPhysical 35 90
Feather DanceFlyingStatus 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
SupersonicNormalStatus 55
YawnNormalStatus

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 CannonWaterSpecial 150 90

Moves learnt by TM

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

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 75 100

Move Tutor moves

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

Empoleon egg move parents

Empoleon's egg groups: Field, Water 1

The egg moves for Empoleon are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Empoleon with a compatible male Pokémon, with either parent (from Gen 6+) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Empoleon with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Agility

Aqua Ring

Double Hit

Feather Dance

Flail

Hydro Pump

Icy Wind

Mud-Slap

Snore

Supersonic

Yawn