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Empoleon
Majestic Dawn 17/100 • rare
- Set
- Majestic Dawn
- Number
- 17/100
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2008
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $1.47
- Artist
- Kent Kanetsuna
What it does
Choose 2 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to each of them. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Does 50 damage plus 10 more damage for each of your Benched Pokémon. Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does 10 damage to each of your Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
It swims as fast as a jet boat. The edges of its wings are sharp and can slice apart drifting ice.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Empoleon card, numbered 17/100, was released in the Majestic Dawn expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in early 2008. This set was part of the Diamond & Pearl Series, a pivotal era that introduced the Sinnoh region's Pokémon to the card game, significantly updating gameplay mechanics to include features like Pokémon LV.X. Empoleon, a dual Water/Steel type, was a centerpiece of the set, reflecting its status as the final evolution of the Water-type starter Piplup.
The illustration for this card was provided by Kagemaru Himeno, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon TCG known for her soft, expressive style. Her design highlights Empoleon's regal and formidable nature, capturing the trident-like crest that defines its appearance. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its 'Hydro Pump' attack, which scaled in power with additional water energy, making it a reliable and aesthetically appreciated rare in both competitive and casual play.
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