The complete Pokemon Diamond and Pearl pokedex, part 1
We run through the entire list - with pics and statistics
Pokémon Name: Empoleon
Type: Water / Steel
Classification: Emperor
Pokédex Number: 009 Sinnoh / 395 National
Ability: Torrent – Increases the power of Water-type attacks when HP is low
Dream World ability: Defiant – User's Attack stat raises two stages for every stat lowered by an opponent (including Attack)
Useful Attacks: Drill Peck
D/P/P:
Evolved from Prinplup
HG/SS: Trade from D/P/P
B/W: Poke Transfer
The mystery of Prinplup's Metal Claw attack is solved at last – Empoleon, Piplup's final evolution, has a secondary Steel type. The crown-like protrusion growing from Prinplup's beak has spread to cover its entire body in an impenetrable and regal body armor. While Empoleon is slow-moving and has a fairly limited repertoire of powerful moves, its impressive HP, defense and Steel type allow it to take a lot of punishment.
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