Empoleon #0395 Generation IV
Emperor Pokémon

Empoleon

· Pingoléon

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.

Type
Steelwater
Stage
3 of 3
Category
Emperor Pokémon
Japanese
Height
1.7 m
Weight
84.5 kg
Color
Blue
Shape
Upright
§ I

Evolution & biology

A 3-stage line — walk through the morphology of Empoleon.

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

  1. HP 084
    /255
  2. Attack 086
    /255
  3. Defense 088
    /255
  4. Sp. Atk 111
    /255
  5. Sp. Def 101
    /255
  6. Speed 060
    /255
§ IV

Empoleon through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

All illustrators →
  • 01 5G

    5ban Graphics

    5ban Graphics has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 through 2025, spanning series such as XY, Sun & Moon, and Sword & Shield. The work centers on digital illustration with action-forward, focused compositions and vibrant, contrasting color.

    3 cards
    Black & White era → Scarlet & Violet era
    View profile
  • 02 AY

    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.

    3 cards
    Black & White era → Sword & Shield era
    View profile
  • 03 KS

    Kouki Saitou

    Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

    2 cards
    Diamond & Pearl era → Sword & Shield era
    View profile
  • 04 N

    nagimiso

    nagimiso has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2015 to 2025, spanning Sword & Shield, Scarlet & Violet, and Sun & Moon. The work leans into vibrant, contrasting color and action-forward, character-focused staging with a playful, energetic tone.

    2 cards
    Sun & Moon era
    View profile
  • 05 S

    Shizurow

    Shizurow has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2006 to 2021, spanning sets such as DP Black Star Promos, Next Destinies, and Dark Explorers. The work leans into action-forward, focused compositions with vibrant, contrasting color and an energetic, intense mood.

    2 cards
    EX era
    View profile