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Empoleon
Diamond & Pearl 4/130 • holo-rare
- Set
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- 4/130
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2007
- Energy type
- water energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $20.72
- Artist
- Nakaoka
What it does
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 40 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 2007 as part of the debut Diamond & Pearl base set, this Empoleon card represents the introduction of the fourth generation of Pokémon to the trading card game. The set marked a significant shift in design, moving to a modern card layout that showcased the Sinnoh region's starter evolutions. As a Water-type Pokémon, Empoleon was a flagship card for the set, highlighting its status as one of the most recognizable designs from the Nintendo DS era of games.
The artwork features Empoleon in a dynamic pose, characteristic of the transition to the more stylized, digital aesthetic favored by the Pokémon Company International during this period. The card was designed to highlight the 'Power' aspect of the new Diamond & Pearl mechanics, particularly with its trademark 'Hydro Impact' and 'Swim Swifty' abilities. Upon release, it was well-received by players for its competitive utility in early tournament play and by collectors for its status as a Stage 2 holographic rare.
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