Empoleon in Standard: cards, attacks & deck stats
Empoleon has 2 cards legal in the 2026–27 Standard format, mostly as a Metal-type Pokémon (Stage 2). Here are its stats for deck building.
- Legal cards
- 2
- Top damage
- 210
- Most HP
- 320
- ex / Mega ex
- 2 / 0
- With an Ability
- 2
Is Empoleon good in Standard?
Its hardest-hitting attack is Iron Feathers on Empoleon ex (Phantasmal Flames), doing 210 for 3 Energy. The bulkiest version is Empoleon ex with 320 HP, but it gives up 2 Prize cards when Knocked Out. Watch out for Fire attackers — that's its weakness.
Evolution line
Evolves from Prinplup. Plan your line counts — see building your first deck.
Abilities
Empoleon ex (Phantasmal Flames): Emperor's Stance · Empoleon ex (Phantasmal Flames): Emperor's Stance. Abilities can be used without attacking — check the card for exactly what each one does.
Every Standard-legal Empoleon card
| Card | Set | HP | Stage | Attacks (cost · damage) | Retreat | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empoleon ex 70/94 Ability: Emperor's Stance | Phantasmal Flames I | 320 | Stage 2 | Iron Feathers MMC 210 | 2 | Fire ×2 |
| Empoleon ex 114/94 Ability: Emperor's Stance | Phantasmal Flames I | 320 | Stage 2 | Iron Feathers MMC 210 | 2 | Fire ×2 |
Energy letters: G Grass, R Fire, W Water, L Lightning, P Psychic, F Fighting, D Darkness, M Metal, N Dragon, C Colorless (any Energy). Damage is the printed number; + and × attacks can do more.
Counter guides
Other Metal Pokémon in Standard
See also: every Empoleon card ever printed · Empoleon for young collectors.
Pully Play is an independent fan guide. It isn't run by The Pokémon Company. Format facts are checked against official announcements; always confirm card legality with the official rules before a tournament.