Empoleon
#395 (Sinnoh)
Best moveset for Empoleon
The best moves for Empoleon are Metal Claw and Hydro Cannon when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Metal Claw | 13.7 dps |
| Hydro Cannon Elite TM | 56.8 dps |
Defense
| Waterfall | 16 dps |
| Hydro Cannon Elite TM | 56.8 dps |
Pokémon type
Water
Steel
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Piplup family. Empoleon evolves from Prinplup which costs 100 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Empoleon, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Empoleon is a Water & Steel Pokémon which evolves from Prinplup. It is vulnerable to Fighting, Ground and Electric moves. Empoleon's strongest moveset is Metal Claw & Hydro Cannon and it has a Max CP of 2,900.
About
"The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns."
Base stats
| Attack | 210 | |
| Defense | 186 | |
| Stamina | 197 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,243 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,657 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,486 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,900 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,072 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,693 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 167 |
Size
| Height | 1.7 m |
| Weight | 84.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Empoleon
The best moves for Empoleon are Metal Claw and Hydro Cannon when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Metal Claw | 13.7 dps |
| Hydro Cannon Elite TM | 56.8 dps |
Defense
| Waterfall | 16 dps |
| Hydro Cannon Elite TM | 56.8 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Claw | 8 | 10 | 13.7 |
| Waterfall | 16 | 6.7 | 16 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Cannon | 100 | -37 | 44.4 |
| Blizzard | 130 | -32.3 | 41.9 |
| Hydro Pump | 130 | -30.3 | 47.3 |
| Hydro Cannon Elite TM | 90 | -26.3 | 56.8 |
| Drill Peck | 65 | -14.3 | 28.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Empoleon?
Empoleon is a Water/Steel type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting, Ground and Electric moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Empoleon are:
- Xurkitree,
- Terrakion,
- Zekrom,
- Pheromosa,
- Lucario.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Discharge | 100% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Discharge | 98% |
| Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword | 98% |
| Zekrom | Charge Beam | Fusion Bolt | 98% |
| Pheromosa | Low Kick | Focus Blast | 97% |
| Lucario | Counter | Aura Sphere | 93% |
| Thundurus (Therian) | Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt | 93% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Thunder | 92% |
| Thundurus (Therian) | Volt Switch | Thunderbolt | 91% |
| Zekrom | Charge Beam | Wild Charge | 91% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Empoleon
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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