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Empoleon

Empoleon

#395 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Emperor Pokémon

Empoleon

#395 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Emperor Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

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

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Prinplup

Starly

Empoleon normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Empoleon sprite

Shiny

Empoleon

Emperor Pokémon

#395
WaterSteel

Height

1.7 m (5'07")

Weight

84.5 kg (186.3 lbs)

Abilities

TorrentDefiant(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Empoleon takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Electric

Fighting

Ground

Resists

Poison

Ice

0.25×

Steel

0.25×

Normal

0.5×

Water

0.5×

Flying

0.5×

Psychic

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Rock

0.5×

Ghost

0.5×

Dragon

0.5×

Dark

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
3 SpA
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
239

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Water 1Field
Gender
87.5% male
12.5% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Black 2 box art

Pokémon Black 2

If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.

Pokémon White 2 box art

Pokémon White 2

If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Piplup

Piplup

#393

Level 16

Prinplup

Prinplup

#394

Prinplup

Prinplup

#394

Level 36

Empoleon

Empoleon

#395

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartTackleNormalPhysical5010035

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

StartGrowlNormalStatus-10040

The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes’ Attack stats are lowered.

StartBubbleWaterSpecial2010030

A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets’ Speed stats.

4GrowlNormalStatus-10040

The user growls in an endearing way, making the opposing team less wary. The foes’ Attack stats are lowered.

8BubbleWaterSpecial2010030

A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing team. It may also lower the targets’ Speed stats.

11Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

15PeckFlyingPhysical3510035

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.

16Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

The target is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat.

19Bubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the opposing team. It may also lower their Speed stats.

24SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

28Fury AttackNormalPhysical158520

The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.

33BrineWaterSpecial6510010

If the target’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.

36Aqua JetWaterPhysical4010020

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.

39WhirlpoolWaterSpecial358515

Traps foes in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

46MistIceStatus--30

The user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns.

52Drill PeckFlyingPhysical8010020

A corkscrewing attack with the sharp beak acting as a drill.

59Hydro PumpWaterSpecial120805

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
Class
Description
TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

TM05RoarNormalStatus-10020

The target is scared off and switched. In the wild, a battle against a single Pokémon ends.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM07HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9510010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial120705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM49Echoed VoiceNormalSpecial4010015

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.

TM55ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

TM60QuashDarkStatus-10015

The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88PluckFlyingPhysical6010020

The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM91Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010

The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM03SurfWaterSpecial9510015

It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

HM05WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.

HM06DiveWaterPhysical8010010

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the second turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
CovetNormalPhysical6010040

The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.

Hydro CannonWaterSpecial150905

The target is hit with a watery blast. The user must rest on the next turn, however.

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Knock OffDarkPhysical2010020

The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.

Signal BeamBugSpecial7510015

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.

Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.

Water PledgeWaterSpecial5010010

A column of water strikes the target. When combined with its fire equivalent, the damage increases and a rainbow appears.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Torrent

Ability Slot 1

Powers up Water-type moves in a pinch.

Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Defiant(Hidden Ability)

When its stats are lowered its Attack increases.

Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.

#394

Prinplup

#396

Starly

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