empoleon

Empoleon is a Water/Steel-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Water/Steel

Abilities:

• Torrent: Powers up Water-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
• Defiant (Hidden Ability): Boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat sharply when its stats are lowered.

Physical Characteristics:

• Empoleon is a large, penguin-like Pokémon with a regal and commanding presence.
• Its body is primarily blue with a white, steel-like chest and flippers, resembling a tuxedo.
• It has a distinctive trident-shaped crest on its head, symbolizing its leadership status among its kind.
• Sharp, steel flippers can slice through icebergs and opponents alike.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Empoleon is known for its proud and dignified nature, often acting as a leader to its peers.
• It resides in cold, icy regions near oceans or on the edges of icebergs.
• This Pokémon is social but only shows respect to trainers who have proven their strength and skill.
• Empoleon often establishes territories in frigid waters and is known for its strong swimming capabilities.

In Battle:

• Empoleon excels as a special attacker and defender, utilizing its dual-type to resist several types.
• Signature moves include Hydro Pump, Flash Cannon, and Aqua Jet.
• It is particularly strong against Rock, Fire, and Ice types due to its Water/Steel typing.
• However, it is vulnerable to Fighting, Ground, and Electric type moves.

Evolution:

• Empoleon evolves from Prinplup starting at level 36.
• It is the final form of Piplup, which evolves into Prinplup at level 16.

Interesting Facts:

• Empoleon is inspired by the Emperor Penguin, the largest of all penguin species.
• Its name combines "emperor" (reflecting its royal stature) and "Napoleon," the famous military leader, highlighting its commanding presence.
• In the Pokémon anime, Barry, a rival of Ash, owns an Empoleon, showcasing its power and elegance in battles.
• Empoleon’s Steel typing makes it unique among starter Pokémon, offering a diverse range of strategic options in battle.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Diamond: The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.
• Pearl: It swims as fast as a jet boat. The edges of its wings are sharp and can slice apart drifting ice.
• Platinum: If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.
• Heartgold: It avoids unnecessary disputes, but it will decimate anything that threatens its pride.
• Soulsilver: It avoids unnecessary disputes, but it will decimate anything that threatens its pride.
• Black: If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.
• White: If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.
• Black-2: If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.
• White-2: If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.
• X: It swims as fast as a jet boat. The edges of its wings are sharp and can slice apart drifting ice.
• Y: The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.
• Omega-Ruby: It swims as fast as a jet boat. The edges of its wings are sharp and can slice apart drifting ice.
• Alpha-Sapphire: The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.
• Legends-Arceus: Since ancient times, it has been revered by the people of Hisui, who call it the Master of the Waves. Its wings are a match for even master-crafted blades.