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* Empoleon is one of the three Pokémon that get [[Same-type attack bonus|STAB]] from {{m|Steel Wing}}. The other two are {{p|Scizor}} and {{p|Skarmory}}. | * Empoleon is one of the three Pokémon that get [[Same-type attack bonus|STAB]] from {{m|Steel Wing}}. The other two are {{p|Scizor}} and {{p|Skarmory}}. | ||
* Empoleon, along with Prinplup, are the only Pokémon that can learn both {{m|Pound}} and {{m|Tackle}}. | * Empoleon, along with Prinplup, are the only Pokémon that can learn both {{m|Pound}} and {{m|Tackle}}. | ||
* Out of all the starter Pokémon of all the regions, Empoleon can learn the most HM moves with seven. The only one it can't learn is {{m|Fly}}, even though it has wings. | * Out of all the starter Pokémon of all the regions, Empoleon can learn the most HM moves with seven. The only one it can't learn is {{m|Fly}}, even though it has wings, probably due to it being based on a penguin, a flightless bird. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Empoleon is based on an {{wp|emperor penguin}} and an emperor-in reference to its crown (which also resembles an anchor) and royal appearance. Also, the crown has the appearance of a {{wp|trident}}. It also bears some resemblance to the {{wp|royal penguin}}. | Empoleon is based on an {{wp|emperor penguin}} and an emperor-in reference to its crown (which also resembles an anchor) and royal appearance. Also, the crown has the appearance of a {{wp|trident}}. It also bears some resemblance to the {{wp|royal penguin}}. | ||