Empoleon

Empoleon

Selected Masterpiece • 117/116
Artist Ayaka Yoshida
Market Price $128.22
Plasma Freeze Black & White 2013
The Illustrator

Ayaka Yoshida

Ayaka Yoshida has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2011, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span Team Up, Lost Thunder, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color palettes, focused compositions, and an energetic, playful mood.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Empoleon, a regal Pokémon, standing confidently in a serene aquatic environment. Its striking blue and white feathers glisten as it gazes out over the water, embodying both majesty and strength. The calmness of the scene is contrasted by the underlying power that Empoleon exudes, hinting at its role as a protector of its territory. This snapshot captures a moment of quiet determination in the life of this emperor of the sea.”

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 19, 2026.

Card Type Water
Era
Black & White
Release
08/05/2013

Attack Command

10×

Does 10 damage times the number of Pokémon in play (both yours and your opponent's).

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost