#37 Empoleon - Brilliant Stars (swsh9)
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.
Type
Pokémon
Rarity
Rare Holo
Artist
Kouki Saitou
Release Date
2/25/2022

Brilliant Stars
Sword & Shield
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