Empoleon in Pokemon GO
Empoleon is one of the mighty Pokemon spawning during GO Wild Area 2026. It appears in the wild on Saturday, November 14, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. local time, ringed by the pulsing wave that marks a mighty spawn.
When Empoleon spawns
| Day | Saturday, November 14, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. local time (GO Wild Area 2026). |
| How to spot it | A pulsing wave rings the spawn on the map - that ring means mighty. Empoleon shares the Saturday lineup with Alolan Exeggutor, Scizor, Flygon, Walrein, Metagross, Empoleon, Magnezone, Conkeldurr and Haxorus. |
| Incense | A shared mighty pool spawns from Incense on both days - Empoleon is in that pool. |
Catching a mighty Empoleon
Mighty Pokemon have boosted IV odds, roll XL/XXL more often, and break out of ordinary Poke Balls constantly.
- Switch to a GO Safari Ball as soon as the catch screen opens - they drop from PokeStop and Gym photo-disc spins during event hours (10:00-18:00) and expire when the event ends.
- Golden Razz Berry + curveball + Great/Excellent throw is the combo on top of the Safari Ball.
- 5:45-6:00 p.m. - mighty spawns reportedly tick up in the last 15 minutes of each event day; do a final spin circuit then.
- Regular balls still work if you run out - an Ultra Ball with a Golden Razz is the fallback.
Best movesets
| Use | Moveset |
|---|---|
| Raid / gym attacker | Waterfall + Hydro Cannon |
| PvP | Waterfall + Hydro Cannon and Drill Peck |
The Water/Steel starter with eleven resistances and access to Hydro Cannon - a solid Great/Ultra League pick that checks Fairies and Ice types most waters cannot touch.
Evolution line
Piplup → Prinplup → Empoleon (25 + 100 Piplup Candy)
FAQ
Is Empoleon in Pokemon GO?
Yes - if you searched "empoleon pokemon go", this is the spawn you were after: a GO Wild Area 2026 mighty Pokemon appearing on Saturday, November 14 during event hours.
Can Empoleon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes - its shiny is released, and mighty spawns can be shiny like any other encounter.
What is Empoleon weak to?
Fighting, Ground, Electric.
Do I need the GO Wild Area ticket for Empoleon?
No - Empoleon spawns in the wild for every Trainer during event hours. The ticket adds Incense encounters (mighty Latias/Latios) and hourly Supply Balloons of GO Safari Balls.