Empoleon

Empoleon

Selected Masterpiece • 17/100
Market Price $11.81
Majestic Dawn Diamond & Pearl 2008
The Illustrator

Kent Kanetsuna

Kent Kanetsuna is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2007 to 2021, with artwork appearing across the Diamond & Pearl era and into HeartGold & SoulSilver and Black & White. The work is often digital, colorful, and playful, with clear, focused compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card features Empoleon gliding gracefully through the water, its sleek body cutting through the surface with ease. The scene captures a moment of tranquility, where the Pokémon appears both regal and powerful, embodying its status as the Emperor Pokémon. The shimmering water reflects the light, adding a serene quality to the atmosphere. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the elegance and strength of Empoleon in its natural habitat.”

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 16, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Water
Era
Diamond & Pearl
Release
01/05/2008

Dual Splash

Choose 2 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to each of them. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Surf Together

50+

Does 50 damage plus 10 more damage for each of your Benched Pokémon. Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does 10 damage to each of your Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Weakness
+30
Retreat Cost