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No. 0395 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Empoleon

The Emperor Pokémon

TL;DR. Empoleon is a water/steel-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 530. The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.

Water Steel

The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.

Height1.7 m

Weight84.5 kg

AbilitiesTorrent

HiddenCompetitive

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 530. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 84

Attack 86

Defense 88

Sp. Attack 111

Sp. Defense 101

Speed 60

Total530

530 base stat total, the 163rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 35th among Water-types.

111 base Special Attack, Empoleon's strongest stat, ranking 25th of 218 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Empoleon in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Empoleon reaches 2,900 CP at level 40 and 3,318 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack210

GO Defense186

GO Stamina197

Max CP (L40)2,900

Max CP (L50)3,279

Best buddy (L51)3,318

Raid catch CP 1,581–1,657 (L20). Weather boosted 1,976–2,072 (L25).

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Competitive

Empoleon in competitive play.

Empoleon is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #11 in the Great League.

Offensive

Surf / Ice Beam / Grass Knot / Roost

ItemLeftovers
AbilityCompetitive
NatureModest
EVs144 HP / 148 SpA / 216 Spe
TeraFairy

Specially Defensive

Surf / Roost / Stealth Rock / Knock Off

ItemLeftovers
AbilityCompetitive
NatureCalm
EVs252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
TeraFairy, Ghost

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #11 91.9 score

Ultra League #6 94.4 score

Master League #146 69.1 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Empoleon.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Empoleon, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Empoleon?

Empoleon is a Water/Steel-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Empoleon weak to?

Empoleon takes 2× damage from Electric, Fighting, Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Empoleon resistant to?

Empoleon is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Water, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Steel.

How does Empoleon evolve?

Empoleon evolves from Prinplup (Level 36). Empoleon is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Empoleon from?

Empoleon was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0395.

What are Empoleon's base stats?

Empoleon has HP 84, Attack 86, Defense 88, Special Attack 111, Special Defense 101, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 530.

What are Empoleon's abilities?

Empoleon can have the ability Torrent, plus the Hidden Ability Competitive.

Is Empoleon legendary or mythical?

No. Empoleon is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Empoleon's best stat?

Empoleon's highest base stat is Special Attack at 111, which ranks 25th of 218 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Empoleon good?

Empoleon has a base stat total of 530, the 163rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 35th among Water-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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