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Empoleon
Ultra Prism 34/156 • rare
- Set
- Ultra Prism
- Number
- 34/156
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2018
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $0.49
- Artist
- nagimiso
What it does
This attack does 20 damage for each Benched Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's).
Discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Empoleon (34/156) was released in 2018 as part of the Ultra Prism expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was notable for introducing Prism Star cards and bringing mechanics from the Sun & Moon era of the video games into the card game framework. The card serves as a representative of the Sinnoh region's final evolution for the Water-type starter Piplup, designed to capitalize on the character's popularity and strategic utility within the game's competitive meta.
The artwork for this card was created by artist Kouki Saitou, who has contributed extensively to the Pokémon TCG since the early 2000s. Saitou’s style is recognized for its dynamic staging and focus on the character’s personality, often depicting creatures in action or mid-movement. Empoleon is portrayed here with a stoic and regal aesthetic, emphasizing its trident-like steel plating and aquatic nature, which aligns with the character's lore as an Emperor Pokémon.
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