Empoleon

エンペルト · 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: エンペルト
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.

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Piplup

Stage 1

Base form

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Prinplup

Stage 2

From Piplup

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Empoleon

Stage 3

From Prinplup

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 084

/255
Attack 086

/255
Defense 088

/255
Sp. Atk 111

/255
Sp. Def 101

/255
Speed 060

/255

§ III

Best Empoleon cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 23 cards.

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§ IV

Empoleon through its illustrators

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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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