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Empoleon
BREAKthrough 38/162 • holo-rare
- Set
- BREAKthrough
- Number
- 38/162
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2015
- Energy type
- water energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $1.60
- Artist
- Satoshi Shirai
What it does
Each of your Basic Pokémon's attacks does 20 more damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.
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Where it came from
Empoleon (38/162) was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion set BREAKthrough, which debuted in late 2015. This set introduced the BREAK evolution mechanic, a new tier of card evolution that allowed Pokémon to access higher HP and unique attacks while stacked atop their previous forms. Empoleon occupies a strategic niche in this expansion as a powerful Water-type performer designed to synergize with bench-focused strategies, reflecting its role as a sturdy, calculated combatant in the broader series lore.
The card features an illustration by Kouki Saitou, a long-standing artist in the Pokémon TCG who is highly regarded for his dynamic use of color and perspective. Saitou depicts Empoleon in a commanding, stoic pose that emphasizes its regal, penguin-inspired aesthetic and its signature metallic trident-like crest. The card was well-received by players and collectors upon release, specifically lauded for its clean holographic finish and the practical utility of its Diving Draw ability, which allows for consistent hand management during gameplay.
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