Empoleon

Empoleon

Empoleon appears in the English print of Brilliant Stars, released on February 25, 2022. Empoleon is a rare holo rarity and 160 HP. The Brilliant Stars set contains 186 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Kouki Saitou.

Collector Insights

Empoleon is a Water-type Pokémon with 160 HP, featuring a retreat cost of two Colorless energy. It possesses the ability Emergency Surfacing, which allows it to be placed on the Bench from the discard pile under specific conditions, rewarding the player with three drawn cards. The card’s attack, Water Arrow, requires one Water energy and deals 60 damage to a single opponent’s Pokémon, bypassing Weakness and Resistance for Benched targets. Empoleon’s design reflects its role as a leader, with three prominent horns emphasized in its flavor text. The card is part of the Sword & Shield series, released in the Brilliant Stars set on February 25, 2022. It is numbered 37 and carries a Rare Holo rarity, marked with regulation code F. Artist Kouki Saitou’s illustration captures the Pokémon’s striking appearance, aligning with its thematic emphasis on power and leadership.

The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.

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