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Empoleon

EmpoleonWater Steel
  • rain
  • snow
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Empoleon is a Water and Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,900 CP and is weak to Electric, Fighting, and Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Waterfall / Hydro Cannon. It is boosted by Rain and Snow weather. Its shiny form is available.

Empoleon Stats and Max CP

210 ATK
186 DEF
197 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3279 CP
Lvl 40
2900 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2072 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1657 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1243 CP

Empoleon's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Empoleon PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Being a Hydro Cannon user propels Empoleon to PvE relevance by default ⬆️

But what sets Empoleon truly apart from other Water-type starters is its Water/Steel typing, which brings both pros and cons.

It is extra efficient in countering Rock types but runs into issues battling Fire and Ground Pokémon, two types Water is traditionally great against 😶‍🌫️

⚔️ Raids - A pretty good Water-type attacker but outclassed overall 🙂

🛡️ Gyms - With 11 resistances, it is a pretty nice Gym defender that can put up quite a fight! 🔱

Empoleon PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Empoleon has a stellar list of type resistances as well as the powerful Hydro Cannon, creating a niche for itself in PvP, especially by checking types that Dragons struggle with 😎

Essentially, Empoleon is a reliable switch to Ice, Fairy, Steel, and Dragon types, making it easy to integrate into teams. Metal Sound, Hydro Cannon, and Drill Peck provide impressive coverage overall, giving it a nice offensive profile as well 🤺

🔵 Great League

The defensive benefits of the Water/Steel type combo cannot be emphasized enough, making Empoleon stand tall against some of the most formidable opponents in the Great League. It’s an attack-weighted Pokémon that relies heavily on quickly racking up damage on the opponent. Which is why access to the fast energy-generating Metal Sound is a huge boon to Empoleon, as it allows Empoleon to spam its charged attacks really, really fast. This makes Empoleon one of the best Pokémon in the Great League.

🟡 Ultra League

While Empoleon was viable before in the Ultra League. Access to Metal Sound now makes it a real meta Pokémon for largely the same reasons as in the Great League. Metal Sound just makes Empoleon a lot spammier. There are also fewer fighting types to threaten Empoleon in the Ultra League now and more fairy types for it to target. Just bear in mind that the shadow variant noticeably outperforms the regular variant in the Ultra League.

🟣 Master League

Empoleon doesn't do well at all in the Master League.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
#117
WaterWater-type
#36
SteelSteel-type
#46
Great LeagueGreat League
#24
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#7
Master LeagueMaster League
#190

Empoleon Type Chart

Empoleon takes increased damage from:Empoleon takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
FightingFighting160.0%
GroundGround160.0%

Empoleon takes reduced damage from:Empoleon takes reduced damage from:

IceIce39.1%
PoisonPoison39.1%
SteelSteel39.1%
BugBug62.5%
DragonDragon62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%
RockRock62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Empoleon best moveset

Moves

Waterfall + Hydro Cannon

Water
WaterWaterfall
WaterHydro Cannon
Empoleon's best Water-type moveset is Waterfall / Hydro Cannon, with 13.77 DPS and 308.9 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Empoleon ranks #36 (B Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.

Steel Wing + Hydro Cannon

Steel
SteelSteel Wing
WaterHydro Cannon
Empoleon's best Steel-type moveset is Steel Wing / Hydro Cannon, with 14.66 DPS and 329.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Snow and Rain weather. Empoleon ranks #46 (C Tier) as a Steel attacker with that moveset.
1.SteelMetal ClawWaterHydro Cannon13.5214.98336.1
2.SteelSteel WingWaterHydro Cannon13.2314.66329.0
3.SteelMetal SoundWaterHydro Cannon12.7114.08315.9
4.WaterWaterfallWaterHydro Cannon12.4213.77308.9
5.SteelMetal ClawWaterHydro Pump11.4012.64283.6
6.SteelSteel WingWaterHydro Pump11.3112.54281.4
7.SteelSteel WingSteelFlash Cannon10.7611.92267.5
8.SteelMetal ClawSteelFlash Cannon10.7311.89266.9
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Fast Attacks

  • SteelMetal Claw650.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Metal Claw
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy7

    Effects
    Metal Claw has no special effects.
    See Metal Claw details page ↗
  • SteelSteel Wing1481.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Steel Wing
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage14
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.7s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage7
    Energy5

    Effects
    Steel Wing has no special effects.
    See Steel Wing details page ↗
  • SteelMetal Sound460.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Metal Sound
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy8

    Effects
    Metal Sound has no special effects.
    See Metal Sound details page ↗
  • WaterWaterfall1371.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Waterfall
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy7
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage11
    Energy10

    Effects
    Waterfall has no special effects.
    See Waterfall details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • FlyingDrill Peck70332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Drill Peck
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.9s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy40

    Effects
    Drill Peck has no special effects.
    See Drill Peck details page ↗
  • IceBlizzard1301003.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Blizzard
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage130
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage140
    Energy75

    Effects
    Blizzard has no special effects.
    See Blizzard details page ↗
  • SteelFlash Cannon1001002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Flash Cannon
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy65

    Effects
    Flash Cannon has no special effects.
    See Flash Cannon details page ↗
  • WaterHydro Pump1351003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Hydro Pump
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage135
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 3.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy75

    Effects
    Hydro Pump has no special effects.
    See Hydro Pump details page ↗
  • WaterHydro Cannon *90502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Hydro Cannon
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 1.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy40

    Effects
    Hydro Cannon has no special effects.
    See Hydro Cannon details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Empoleon's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Empoleon's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Empoleon has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Empoleon CP Chart

CP Chart

Empoleon reaches a maximum of 2,900 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,581–1,657 CP, rising to 1,976–2,072 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,186–1,243 CP.

Max CPMax CP2900 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1186 CP - 1243 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1581 CP - 1657 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1581 CP - 1657 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1976 CP - 2072 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Empoleon Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
141 CP2128 CP3216 CP
4303 CP5391 CP6478 CP
7566 CP8653 CP9741 CP
10829 CP11911 CP12994 CP
131077 CP141160 CP151243 CP
161326 CP171409 CP181491 CP
191574 CP201657 CP211740 CP
221823 CP231906 CP241989 CP
252072 CP262155 CP272237 CP
282320 CP292403 CP302486 CP
312528 CP322569 CP332610 CP
342652 CP352693 CP362735 CP
372776 CP382818 CP392859 CP
402900 CP412937 CP422974 CP
433012 CP443049 CP453087 CP
463125 CP473163 CP483201 CP
493240 CP503279 CP

Pokédex information

Sinnoh
Pokédex Number#395
Height1.7 m
Weight84.5 kg
RegionGeneration 4
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy10
Stardust500
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
PiplupPiplup
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
PrinplupPrinplup
PrinplupPrinplup
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
EmpoleonEmpoleon
  • Piplup evolves into Prinplup which costs 25 Candy.
  • Prinplup evolves into Empoleon which costs 100 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Empoleon

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Empoleon's Water and Steel-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Empoleon.

Water Water

Steel Steel

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Empoleon Candy296 Empoleon Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Empoleon Candy10 Empoleon Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Empoleon Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Empoleon Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Empoleon Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Empoleon Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Empoleon Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Empoleon Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Empoleon Candy-

Empoleon Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Empoleon from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Empoleon in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Empoleon family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Empoleon in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

PiplupPiplup
PrinplupPrinplup
EmpoleonEmpoleon
Shadow Piplup (Shadow)Shadow Piplup
Shadow Prinplup (Shadow)Shadow Prinplup
Shadow Empoleon (Shadow)Shadow Empoleon

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
EmpoleonEmpoleonEmpoleonScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmEmpoleonEmpoleon
0.83 m0.85 m1.7 m2.55 m2.98 m

Empoleon's height ranges from 0.83 m to 2.98 m, with the average being 1.7 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Empoleon in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.833 m0.85 m
2′09″2′09″
XS0.85 m1.7 m
2′09″5′07″
M1.275 m2.125 m
4′02″6′12″
XL2.125 m2.55 m
6′12″8′04″
XXL2.55 m2.975 m
8′04″9′09″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability20.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Empoleon

Empoleon high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Empoleon. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Empoleon Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

EmpoleonEmpoleonEmpoleonEmpoleon

Empoleon Pokédex entries

Sinnoh
VersionsPokédex entry
DiamondThe three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.
PearlIt swims as fast as a jet boat. The edges of its wings are sharp and can slice apart drifting ice.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.
HeartGold, SoulSilverIt avoids unnecessary disputes, but it will decimate anything that threatens its pride.
X, Omega RubyIt swims as fast as a jet boat. The edges of its wings are sharp and can slice apart drifting ice.
Y, Alpha SapphireThe three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.
Legends: ArceusSince 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Empoleon’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Water and Steel-type Pokémon, Empoleon is weak to Electric, Fighting, and Ground-type moves.

What are the best moves for Empoleon in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Empoleon in Pokémon GO are Metal Claw and Hydro Cannon. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 14.979 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 336.061.

How does Empoleon perform in Raids?

Empoleon's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Empoleon rank as a Water-type attacker?

Empoleon is a B-Tier Water-type attacker, ranking at number #36 with limited utility in specific matchups.

How does Empoleon rank as a Steel-type attacker?

Empoleon is a C-Tier Steel-type attacker, ranking at number #46. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

What Mega Pokémon boost Empoleon?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Empoleon: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, Mega Greninja, Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, and Mega Lucario.

What is Empoleon’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Empoleon’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2900 CP and 3279 CP at Level 50.

Can Empoleon be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Empoleon can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Empoleon Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Empoleon cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.