Evolution Guide

How to Evolve Piplup into Empoleon

Piplup → Prinplup → Empoleon. Piplup evolves into Prinplup by Lv.16; Prinplup evolves into Empoleon by Lv.36.

Method

Lv.36

Steps

2

Generation

Generation IV

Piplup

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→

Empoleon

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Quick Answer

To evolve Piplup into Empoleon, Piplup must first evolve into Prinplup by Lv.16. Then raise Prinplup to level 36.

Required Pokémon

#395 · Water / Steel

Evolution Method

Method: Lv.36
Required level: 36

Step-by-step Guide

1Catch or obtain Piplup.
2Evolve Piplup into Prinplup: Lv.16.
3Evolve Prinplup into Empoleon: Lv.36.
4Open the Empoleon Pokédex entry to review types, stats, moves, and availability.

Evolution Chain

→

Lv.16

→

Lv.36

Game / Version Notes

Evolution availability and exact requirements may vary by game version. Check the linked Pokédex entries for version-specific context.

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FAQ

How do you evolve Piplup into Empoleon?

To evolve Piplup into Empoleon, Piplup must first evolve into Prinplup by Lv.16. Then raise Prinplup to level 36.

What is the evolution method for Prinplup into Empoleon?

Prinplup evolves into Empoleon by Lv.36.

What level does Piplup evolve?

Piplup evolves into Prinplup at level 16.

Can Piplup evolve directly into Empoleon?

No. The full path is Piplup → Prinplup → Empoleon.

Is Empoleon available in every Pokémon game?

Evolution availability and exact requirements may vary by game version. Check the Pokémon’s location and move data for version-specific details.