Empoleon #21 from Dark Rush - Rare - Illustrated by Naoki Saito
Water

Empoleon

#21/76 in Dark Rush, Rare, 140 HP, Water, illustrated by Naoki Saito.

Card number
#21/76
Rarity
Rare
HP
140 HP
Type
Water
Language
Japanese
Release date
December 16, 2011
Illustrator
Naoki Saito
Original name
エンペルト
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Collector Notes

Empoleon

Empoleon appears in the Japanese print of Dark Rush, released on December 16, 2011. Empoleon is a rare rarity and 140 HP. The Dark Rush set contains 76 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Naoki Saito.

Collector Insights

Empoleon is a Pokémon with 140 HP and features an attack named Attack Command. This attack requires one Water energy to use and deals 10 damage multiplied by the number of Pokémon in play, including both players' active Pokémon. The card was released as part of the Dark Rush set on December 16, 2011, and is classified as a Rare card. It is illustrated by artist Naoki Saito, known for his detailed and dynamic artwork. The card's unique mechanic ties directly to the game state, emphasizing interaction with the battlefield. Its design and function reflect the strategic depth of the Pokémon TCG. The Attack Command ability provides a scalable damage output based on the current number of active Pokémon. This card exemplifies the balance between simplicity and tactical flexibility in the game's mechanics.

プライドを 傷つける 者は 流氷をも 切断する 翼で 真っ二つに する。

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