Empoleon #17 from Majestic Dawn - Rare - Illustrated by Kent Kanetsuna
Water

Empoleon

#17/100 in Majestic Dawn, Rare, 130 HP, Water, illustrated by Kent Kanetsuna.

Card number
#17/100
Rarity
Rare
HP
130 HP
Type
Water
Language
English
Release date
May 1, 2008
Illustrator
Kent Kanetsuna
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Collector Notes

Empoleon

Empoleon appears in the English print of Majestic Dawn, released on May 1, 2008. Empoleon is a rare rarity and 130 HP. The Majestic Dawn set contains 100 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Kent Kanetsuna.

Collector Insights

Empoleon is a Water-type Pokémon from the Diamond & Pearl series, released in the Majestic Dawn set on May 1, 2008. It has 130 HP and requires two Colorless Energy to retreat. The card features artwork by Kent Kanetsuna and is classified as a Rare card. Empoleon’s attacks include Dual Splash, which costs Water and Colorless Energy to deal 30 damage to two of the opponent’s Pokémon, and Surf Together, a more powerful attack that costs Water, Water, and Colorless Energy to deal 50 damage plus 10 additional damage for each Benched Pokémon. The latter also includes a coin flip mechanic that may inflict 10 damage to each Benched Pokémon if tails. Empoleon’s weakness is to Lightning, with a +30 damage boost. The card’s flavor text describes it as swimming as fast as a jet boat, with sharp wings capable of slicing through drifting ice. It is numbered 17 in the set and corresponds to Pokémon Dex number 395.

It swims as fast as a jet boat. The edges of its wings are sharp and can slice apart drifting ice.

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