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Empoleon
Emperor Pokémon |
エンペルト
Emperte |
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#395 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Torrent |
Defiant
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Gender ratio
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Breeding
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Weight
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EV yield
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Shape
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Footprint
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Empoleon (Japanese: エンペルト Emperte) is a dual-type Water/Steel Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves from Prinplup starting at level 36. It is the final form of Piplup.
Biology
Empoleon is a large, navy-blue, penguin-like Pokémon. It has a wide, yellow beak that extends upward into three pointed horns that form a trident-shaped crest bracketing blue eyes. Large horns are a symbol of leadership and strength for Empoleon. There is a blue marking resembling a crown over its eyes and a white, lacy marking running down its chest. A blue, fin-like projection forms a collar around its throat and runs down the length of its chest and belly. On its back are two raised, gold bumps and a second blue fin that forms its tail. Its yellow feet are webbed with three toes each and its feathers form ruffs above its feet. It has wide, flipper-like wings rimmed with blue along the tips, and three golden claws. The edges of these wings can slice through ice floes, and this Pokémon will use them to attack anyone or anything that damages its pride.
In the anime
Major appearances
Barry's Empoleon
Empoleon made its main series debut in Barry's Busting Out All Over!, under the ownership of Barry.
Kenny's Empoleon
In Last Call — First Round!, Kenny's Prinplup was revealed to have evolved into an Empoleon during the Performance Stage of the Sinnoh Grand Festival.
Other
Empoleon debuted in The Rise of Darkrai, under the ownership of Kai. It was used in a battle against Dawn's Piplup, and also tried to stop Darkrai together with Allegra's Infernape and Maury's Torterra. It was later used in the Battle Stage of the Alamos Contest.
In A Full Battle Bounty!, Professor Kukui's Empoleon was the fourth Pokémon used in his Full Battle against Ash. It first went up against Pikachu, causing some damage to him before Ash switched to Melmetal, which defeated Empoleon.
In The Sinnoh Iceberg Race!, Masaya's Empoleon competed in the Pokémon Iceberg Race before being targeted by Team Rocket.
Minor appearances
In The Semi-Final Frontier!, a Trainer's Empoleon went up against Tobias during the Lily of the Valley Conference semifinals. It battled his Darkrai off-screen, but as with the other five Pokémon owned by its Trainer, it was easily defeated by the Pitch-Black Pokémon.
Pokédex entries
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SM142 |
Empoleon |
Rotom Pokédex |
Empoleon, the Emperor Pokémon. A Water and Steel type. Empoleon can swim as fast as a jet boat. The edges of its wings are sharp and can slice through an iceberg with ease. |
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In the manga
Empoleon in
Pokémon Adventures
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Platinum's Empoleon
In Great Gible, Platinum's Empoleon evolved in the Veilstone Department Store while her two companions and the bodyguards assigned to protect her were fighting off Team Galactic. It proved to be an invaluable ally in the Pastoria Gym challenge and has continued as an integral part of her team.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
- Main article: Hareta's Empoleon
Hareta owns an Empoleon that evolved in (Violent) Earthquake! Cyrus's Consuming Ambition after the effects of the Everstone Mitsumi gave to it wore off, which caused Piplup to evolve straight into an Empoleon, only being Prinplup for a moment. His Empoleon was valuable in the Mt. Coronet battle and risked its life to stop Cyrus.
Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!
Shin has an Empoleon which was first seen in the beginning chapter of the series.
In the TCG
- Main article: Empoleon (TCG)
Other appearances
Empoleon in Pokkén Tournament
Pokkén Tournament DX
Empoleon is a playable character in the arcade and Nintendo Switch versions of Pokkén Tournament.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
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Sinnoh
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Johto
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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 |
It avoids unnecessary disputes, but it will decimate anything that threatens its pride. |
SoulSilver |
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Unova
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Black |
If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe. |
White |
Black 2 |
If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe. |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
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Hoenn
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It swims as fast as a jet boat. The edges of its wings are sharp and can slice apart drifting ice. |
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The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns. |
Omega Ruby |
It swims as fast as a jet boat. The edges of its wings are sharp and can slice apart drifting ice. |
Alpha Sapphire |
The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
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Kanto
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
Evolve from the Global Link event Piplup |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
Evolve from the Global Link event Piplup |
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Generation VI |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F), Mt. Avalanche (1F-19F) |
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MD Sky |
Crevice Cave (B1F-B10F, Lower Crevice Cave B1F-B4F), Mt. Avalanche (1F-19F) |
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Rumble |
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Ranger: GS |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
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Conquest |
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Rumble U |
Variety Battle: A Battle in the Tower, Variety Battle: Empoleon the Great (Boss) |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
Mysterious Fountain: Stage 5 |
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Shuffle |
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Rumble World |
Dewdrop Bay: Quiet Inlet (Back Boss) |
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Picross |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Garchomp Sea, Arceus Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal |
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Masters EX |
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In events
BWB2W2 |
Pokémon Center 15th Anniversary Empoleon |
Japanese |
Japan |
100 |
May 15 to 21, 2013;
July 3 to 7, 2013 |
Held items
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Events* |
Air Balloon (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
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HP:
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144 - 191 |
278 - 372 |
Attack:
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81 - 151 |
159 - 298 |
Defense:
88
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83 - 154 |
162 - 302 |
Sp. Atk:
111
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104 - 179 |
204 - 353 |
Sp. Def:
101
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95 - 168 |
186 - 331 |
Speed:
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Total:
530
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Poison-type moves is 1×.
- In Generation II-Generation V, the effectiveness of Dark-type moves was ½×.
- In Generation II-Generation V, the effectiveness of Ghost-type moves was ½×.
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Empoleon's learnsets from other generations. |
Side game data
Evolution
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Level 16
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Level 36
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
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Generation V |
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Generation VI |
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Omega Ruby |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Empoleon images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Empoleon.
- Due to this unique type combination, Empoleon is also the only fully evolved starter Pokémon which neither resists nor takes double damage from the moves of the other starter types.
- Empoleon is also the only starter Pokémon to have the Steel-type.
- In Pokémon Black and White, a biker gang called the Black Empoleon will gather along the Tubeline Bridge on Friday nights. If the player defeats their leader, they will rename themselves after the player's lead Pokémon.
Origin
Empoleon is based on an emperor penguin and an emperor in reference to its crown and royal appearance. Also, the crown has the appearance of a trident, a fishing tool and supposed weapon of choice for the Greek fake character Poseidon. It also bears some resemblance to the royal penguin. Its ability to cut through ice with its sharp wings could be a reference to an icebreaker
Name origin
Empoleon is a combination of emperor (as in emperor penguin), pole (as in the South Pole), and Napoleon (a famous emperor of France).
Emperte is a combination of emperor and Bonaparte (Napoleon's surname).
In other languages
Language |
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Japanese |
エンペルト Emperte |
From emperor and Bonaparte |
French |
Pingoléon |
From pingouin and Napoléon |
Spanish |
Empoleon |
Same as English name |
German |
Impoleon |
From Imperator and Napoleon |
Italian |
Empoleon |
Same as English name |
Korean |
엠페르트 Emperut |
Transliteration of Japanese name |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
帝王拿波 Dìwángnábō |
From 帝王 dìwáng, 帝王企鵝 dìwáng qì'é, the first characters of 拿破崙·波拿巴 Nápòlún Bōnábā, and 波 bō |
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[hide]More languages |
Hindi |
एम्पोलीयन Empoleon |
Transliteration of English name |
Thai |
เอ็มเพลท์ Emphen |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Barry's Empoleon
- Kenny's Empoleon
- Platinum's Empoleon
- Hareta's Empoleon
- Starter Pokémon
External links
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