Empoleon V

Empoleon V

Selected Masterpiece • 40/163
Artist Ayaka Yoshida
Market Price $0.72
Battle Styles Sword & Shield 2021
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 features Empoleon V standing majestically against a backdrop of swirling colors and icy terrain, embodying the essence of a regal leader in its aquatic kingdom. With its sharp gaze and elegant posture, Empoleon seems poised and ready to take command of the battlefield, exuding a sense of calm authority. The atmosphere is charged with energy, hinting at the power and strategy that this Pokémon brings to its allies. This snapshot captures a moment of quiet strength in the midst of a vibrant, dynamic world.”

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
Sword & Shield
Release
19/03/2021

Swirling Slice

130

Move an Energy from this Pokémon to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost