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Empoleon FAQ · type, weaknesses, evolution, stats

TL;DR. Empoleon (#0395) is a water/steel-type Pokémon from Generation 4 (Sinnoh). The Emperor Pokémon. The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.

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

Pokédex #0395 Gen 4 · Sinnoh Emperor Pokémon

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.