Empoleon

Empoleon

Selected Masterpiece • 56/236
Market Price $0.69
Cosmic Eclipse Sun & Moon 2019
The Illustrator

Masakazu Fukuda

Masakazu Fukuda has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2003 to 2024, spanning sets such as Black & White, Holon Phantoms, and Supreme Victors. The work leans cartoonish and colorful, with playful energy, balanced framing, and clear character-forward staging.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Empoleon gliding gracefully through the water, its powerful wings creating ripples in the surface. The icy blue tones evoke a sense of calm and majesty, highlighting Empoleon's regal presence as it navigates its aquatic domain. This moment captures the essence of a determined yet serene character, embodying the strength and elegance of an emperor in its natural habitat. The scene invites the viewer to appreciate the harmony between Empoleon and its environment.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 17, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Water
Era
Sun & Moon
Release
01/11/2019

Recall

Choose an attack from 1 of this Pokémon's previous Evolutions and use it as this attack.

Aquafall

130

Discard all Energy from this Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost