Catalog entry for Empoleon, card number 26 from the 2009 Pokémon Platinum expansion. This Stage 2 Water-type Pokémon features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and serves as a key collectible for TCG enthusiasts.
Empoleon
2009 • Pokémon • Platinum
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Empoleon is a Stage 2 Water-type Pokémon featured as card number 26 in the 2009 Pokémon Platinum trading card game expansion. Evolving from Prinplup, this 130 HP card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and carries the set code PL. Collectors often seek this card for its strategic gameplay potential, which includes the ability to disrupt opponents by discarding cards from their hand or dealing direct damage with Jet Smash. The Platinum series remains a significant part of Pokémon TCG history, and Empoleon stands out as a powerful evolution for Water-type decks. For investors and hobbyists alike, understanding the mechanics and identity of cards like Empoleon is essential for building a well-rounded collection. This product represents a specific point in the franchise's evolution, appealing to those who value both the competitive aspects and the nostalgic design of the mid-2000s era. Whether you are looking to complete a set or add a staple to your binder, Empoleon offers a tangible connection to the Platinum expansion's legacy.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Empoleon
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Mitsuhiro Arita
Card Stock
English
130
Water
Stage 2
Prinplup
Lightning +30
2
395
Card Text
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Attack: Knock Off (40)
Choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking and discard it.
Attack: Jet Smash
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 70 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Empoleon can't use Jet Smash during your next turn.
If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.