About Empoleon
Empoleon (Pokédex #0395) is a Water/Steel-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 4. It is officially classified as the Emperor Pokémon. The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.
As a Water/Steel-type POKEMON, Empoleon has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Electric, Fighting, Ground moves. Conversely, Empoleon is completely immune to Poison — these moves deal zero damage regardless of power. It resists Normal, Water, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Fairy moves, taking only half damage from them.
Empoleon's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 530 (very strong). Full distribution: HP 84 · ATK 86 · DEF 88 · SP.ATK 111 · SP.DEF 101 · SPD 60. Its standout stat is SP.ATK (111), which makes it best suited for special offense roles. Its abilities are Torrent, Competitive, with Competitive as its hidden ability.
Empoleon stands 1.7 m (67") tall and weighs 84.5 kg (186.3 lbs). Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Medium Slow. Egg groups: Water1, Ground.
Empoleon is part of the Piplup → Prinplup → Empoleon evolution line (3-stage). Empoleon is the final evolved form — the strongest stage of this line.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Piplup and Prinplup. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
