Empoleon Dynamite

This post is pretty self-explanatory. I had to at some point write an entry on the namesake of the title of my blog. To the Pokemon whose fictional height is an ode to its inspiration, Napoleon Bonaparte. Here we have to our personal joy; Empoleon.

Empoleon is the final evolution of the Sinnoh Water starter Piplup. With the dual typing combination of Water and Steel, it is by far in my opinion, the most practical Starter that the Pokemon franchise has come up with.

Empoleon is a healthy all rounder. Add to that the killer design of an emperor penguin detailed with steel armour and golden crown, and what you have is a Starter of sorts that will aid you in your quest far longer than expected from many of the standards.

The inclusive Pokedex text reveals an interesting state of affairs. You as the player are imagining a steel imbued water ride that can go as fast as a jet ski, natural perfection for navigating harsh sea conditions. Ample fodder for the day dreamer in us all.

Let us talk specs for a change of pace. Three weaknesses, one immunity and a whopping ten type resistances is unheard of bordering on the insane! Add to that a movepool that can take down the most powerful of rosters and you have a Pokemon worthy of a slot in your party of six.

Empoleon, to me, will always stand apart from all the Starters thus far revealed and the hope that one day in the future GameFreak will give us a Mega Stone to increase its value is chill inducing (preferably with a speed stat boost). It is already a top tier threat and continues to remain so.

Kawabanga Motherf***ers!

The anime portion of the franchise has definitely not done justice to the mighty Empoleon. Pairing it up with one of the most annoying side characters ever to grace the program, (no offence Barry, your personality was friking annoying) it was the lousiest Empoleon (cringe) to have ever existed.

Take it from someone who knows his way around the field, Empoleon is anything if not legendary in itself. All hail Poseidon!