Empoleon Deck Card List - Strategy and Counters

Last Updated: April 25, 2025 1:55 PM

The card list for Empoleon Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket (PTCGP). Learn strategy, card breakdown, and counters to refine your build for Pokemon TCGP!

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Decklist and Card Breakdown
Pros and Cons
Deck Strategy
Alternative Cards

Empoleon Deck - Decklist and Card Breakdown

Empoleon Deck

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Empoleon Deck - Tier and Summary

Tier	- A strategic deck that makes use of Bench Attacks. - Weak early-game until Empoleon is ready. - Lacks effective counters to high-damage attackers.

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Empoleon Deck - Pros / Cons

Utilize Empoleon’s Bench Damage
Weak start before Empoleon evolves
Struggles Against High-Damage Pokemon

Utilize Empoleon’s Bench Damage

The strength of an Empoleon deck lies in utilizing Empoleon's attack, which deals 80 damage to the Active Spot and 30 to the Bench. Since the deck struggles to deal damage early on, maximizing Empoleon's attack opportunities is crucial.

Weak Start Before Empoleon Evolves

This deck struggles to deal damage before Empoleon is fully evolved, making it vulnerable to fast-paced decks. In the current environment, the only way to keep up is through strats like using Palkia ex + Misty. It may also be worth considering using Starmie ex to address this weakness.

Struggles Against High-Damage Pokemon

This deck struggles against high-HP, high-damage attackers due to its low-damage output. You may have a chance by looking for opportunities to use Cyrus to pull in Pokemon with high retreat costs and try to secure 3 points in one decisive play.

Empoleon Deck Strategy

Defeat your opponent with 1 Energy Attack
Evolve Empoleon on the Bench
Switch with Sabrina to score points

Defeat your opponent with 1 Energy Attack

First, use a Pokemon with 1-Energy attacks, like Farfetch'd or Palkia ex, to deal damage to the opponent. The goal is to reduce their HP to 30 or less.

Evolve Empoleon on the Bench

While other Pokemon are battling in the Active Spot, focus on evolving Empoleon on the Bench. Generally, it’s fine to prioritize using Misty on Empoleon.

Switch With Sabrina to Score Points

Once Empoleon is able to attack, use Sabrina to damage the opponent's Pokemon on Switch, Active Spot, and Bench as needed. If things go well, it's possible to score 3 points at once.

Alternative Cards

Card	Description
	Pyukumuku - Alternative for Farfetch'd - Recommended if you're targeting Water-type weaknesses.
	Kangaskhan - Alternative for Farfetch'd - High HP
	Lumineon -Farfetch'dAlternative for - Use slot to evolve to higher damage results from 50.
	Articuno ex - Palkia exAlternative for - It doesn't deal high damage, but it can apply consistent damage over time.
	Cyrus - Pokemon whose HP can be reduced with Empoleon.