Diamond & Pearl

Empoleon

120/130 140 HP · Water · Rare Holo LV.X

English card price

56.97 € 30-day average · general reference

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Number	120/130
Rarity	Rare Holo LV.X
Category	Pokemon
Stage	LEVEL-UP
Type	Water
Weakness	Lightning +30
Retreat cost	2
Legality	Standard: No · Expanded: No
Finishes	Holo
Illustrator	Shizurow

What to know about this card

It is card 120 of the 130 in the official Diamond & Pearl checklist. If you are completing the set, mark it in your collection to keep track.
Rarity: Rare Holo LV.X. The symbol in the bottom corner confirms it at a glance, as explained in Pokémon card rarities explained.
Artwork by Shizurow. Some collectors chase every card by the same artist: how to start (in Spanish).
Given its price, check it before buying: see how to spot a fake card and whether grading is worth it.

Abilities

Supreme Command Poke-POWER

Once during your turn (before your attack), you may choose up to 2 cards from your opponent's hand without looking and put them face down next to the Defending Pokémon. (These cards are not in play or in your opponent's hand.) At the end of your opponent's next turn, return those cards to your opponent's hand. This power can't be used if Empoleon is affected by a Special Condition.

Attacks

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Hydro Impact

Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 80 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Empoleon can't attack during your next turn.