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Empoleon

Empoleon
WaterSteel
Prinplup Starly

Empoleon is a unique Water and Steel-type reaching up to 3279 CP. It is weak against Electric, Fighting, and Ground moves. Waterfall and Hydro Cannon are its best moves. Spawns increase in Rain and Snow. Shiny Empoleon is available.

Stats

Max CP
3279 CP
Attack
210 ATK
Defense
186 DEF
Stamina
197 HP
Buddy distance
3 km
Released
Yes
Shiny released
Yes

Type Effect

WATER
STEEL
↓
Resistant
↑
Weak

Best Moveset

Empoleon's best moveset is Metal Claw and Hydro Cannon*, with 14.02 DPS and 278.4 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather.
Metal Claw
Hydro Cannon*
DPS14.02
TDO278.4
WeatherRain

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
Piplup25 CandyPrinplup
Prinplup100 CandyEmpoleon
  • Piplup evolves into Prinplup which costs 25 Candy.
  • Prinplup evolves into Empoleon which costs 100 Candy.

Family

A list of Pokémon related to Empoleon in Pokémon GO, including evolutions and Mega forms.

Piplup
Prinplup
Empoleon