Empoleon

#0395 in the National Pokédex • Emperor Pokémon

Empoleon

#0395 in the National Pokédex • Emperor Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

278

372

Attack

159

298

Defense

162

302

Sp. Atk

111

204

353

Sp. Def

101

186

331

Speed

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

Normal

Shiny

Empoleon

Emperor Pokémon

#0395

Water Steel

Height

1.7 m (5'07")

Weight

84.5 kg (186.3 lbs)

Abilities

Torrent DefiantHidden

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Electric

2×

Fighting

2×

Ground

2×

Resists

Poison

0×

Ice

0.25×

Steel

0.25×

Normal

0.5×

Water

0.5×

Flying

0.5×

Psychic

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Rock

0.5×

Dragon

0.5×

Fairy

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Piplup #0393	Level 16	Prinplup #0394
Prinplup #0394	Level 36	Empoleon #0395

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100	35	A full-body charge attack.
Start	Growl	Normal	Status	-	100	40	Reduces the foe's ATTACK.
Start	Bubble	Water	Special	40	100	30	An attack that may reduce SPEED.
Start	Charm	Fairy	Status	-	100	20	Sharply lowers the foe's ATTACK.
Start	Pound	Normal	Physical	40	100	35	Pounds with fore legs or tail.
8	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100	25	Squirts water to attack.
11	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-	20	A dance that in creases ATTACK.
15	Peck	Flying	Physical	35	100	35	Jabs the foe with a beak, etc.
16	Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95	35	An attack that may up user's ATTACK.
19	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	85	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
24	Bubble Beam	Water	Special	65	100	20	An attack that may lower SPEED.
28	Fury Attack	Normal	Physical	15	85	20	Jabs the target 2-5 times.
33	Brine	Water	Special	65	100	10	If the foe’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
36	Aqua Jet	Water	Physical	40	100	20	The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
39	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85	15	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
46	Mist	Ice	Status	-	-	30	Prevents stat reduction.
52	Drill Peck	Flying	Physical	80	100	20	A strong, spin ning-peck attack.
59	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	110	80	5	A powerful water- type attack.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
Roar	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Scares wild foes to end battle.
Surf	Water	Special	90	100	15	A strong water- type attack.
Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100	10	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	70	5	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90	5	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100	15	A powerful physi cal attack.
Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100	10	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100	15	An aquatic charge attack.
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90	10	An attack that may cause flinching.
Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
Steel Wing	Steel	Physical	70	90	25	Stiff wings strike the foe.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-	5	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100	15	An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
Hail	Ice	Status	-	-	10	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95	15	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100	20	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Pluck	Flying	Physical	60	100	20	The user pecks the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user plucks it and gains its effect.
Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
Avalanche	Ice	Physical	60	100	10	An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the foe in the same turn.
Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	80	100	10	The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.
Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.
Defog	Flying	Status	-	-	15	Obstacles are moved, reducing the foe’s evasion stat. It can also be used to clear deep fog, etc.
Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100	20	The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
Hone Claws	Dark	Status	-	-	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Round	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100	15	The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.
Scald	Water	Special	80	100	15	The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Quash	Dark	Status	-	100	15	The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.
Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100	20	The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.
Confide	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Work Up	Normal	Status	-	-	30	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
Haze	Ice	Status	-	-	30	Eliminates all stat changes.
Vacuum Wave	Fighting	Special	40	100	30	The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the foe. This move always goes first.
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100	10	Causes an uproar for 2 to 5 turns and prevents sleep.
Weather Ball	Normal	Special	50	100	10	The move’s type and power change with the weather.
Flip Turn	Water	Physical	60	100	20	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Dual Wingbeat	Flying	Physical	40	90	10	The user slams the target with its wings. The target is hit twice in a row.
Lash Out	Dark	Physical	75	100	5	The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If the user’s stats were lowered during this turn, the power of this move is doubled.