Empoleon Collector’s Guide (Dark Explorers #29)

Character Intro

Empoleon (Dark Explorers 29) is a Rare Holo Stage 2 Water-type Pokémon with 140 HP. It features the Ability Diving Draw and the attack Attack Command, offering a solid presence for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Prinplup)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: None
• Flavor Text: “If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.”

Key Printings

This exact printing of Empoleon appears in the Black & White series, specifically the Dark Explorers set, identified by card number 29. It is a Rare Holo card with no known alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

• Card ID: bw5-29
• Set Code: bw5
• Subtypes: Stage 2
• No known print variants or special editions for this card.
• Market reference query: “Empoleon Dark Explorers 29”
• Image available at: /images/bw5/bw5-29.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• Ability: Diving Draw allows discarding one card to draw two cards once per turn before attacking, providing useful hand cycling.
• Attack: Attack Command deals 10 damage times the total number of Pokémon in play, making it potentially powerful in crowded board states.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo finish and Naoki Saito’s artwork, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching to maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers: Empoleon appears as a Rare Holo Stage 2 Water-type with a unique Ability and a scalable attack, fitting decks that benefit from multiple Pokémon on the field. The set is part of the Black & White series and features a variety of Pokémon with strategic abilities and attacks.

This Empoleon card is a vivid representation of the Dark Explorers set’s focus on dynamic gameplay and striking artwork.