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Empoleon

Empoleon

#395 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Emperor Pokémon

Empoleon

#395 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver 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

Torrent

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 HeartGold box art

HeartGold

It avoids unnecessary disputes, but it will decimate anything that threatens its pride.

Pokémon SoulSilver box art

SoulSilver

It avoids unnecessary disputes, but it will decimate anything that threatens its pride.

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
StartTackleNormalPhysical359535

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

StartGrowlNormalStatus-10040

The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered.

StartBubbleWaterSpecial2010030

A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat.

4GrowlNormalStatus-10040

The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered.

8BubbleWaterSpecial2010030

A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat.

11Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

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

15PeckFlyingPhysical3510035

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

16Metal ClawSteelPhysical509535

The foe 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 foe. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat.

24SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

28Fury AttackNormalPhysical158520

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

33BrineWaterSpecial6510010

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

36Aqua JetWaterPhysical4010020

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

39WhirlpoolWaterSpecial157015

Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools.

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 foe 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 HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Class
Description
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.

TM05RoarNormalStatus-10020

The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

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 foe 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 foe. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The foe 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 hits all the Pokémon in the battle.

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 tough fists, etc. 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 foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

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

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

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 foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM47Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

The foe is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

TM55BrineWaterSpecial6510010

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

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

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

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

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

TM72AvalancheIcePhysical6010010

An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the foe in the same turn.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

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

TM76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM88PluckFlyingPhysical6010020

The user pecks the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user plucks 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 foe’s Sp. Def stat.

HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

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

HM03SurfWaterSpecial9510015

It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

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

HM05WhirlpoolWaterSpecial157015

Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

HM07WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

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

HM08Rock ClimbNormalPhysical908520

A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
DiveWaterPhysical8010010

A two-turn attack. The user dives underwater on the first turn, then hits on the next turn.

Fury CutterBugPhysical109520

The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.

HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Hydro CannonWaterSpecial150905

The foe 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 lowers the target’s 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 foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Signal BeamBugSpecial7510015

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

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

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

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.

#394

Prinplup

#396

Starly

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