Pokémon's Latest Raid Boss, Empoleon: How to Catch and Defeat It

Introduction: Empoleon, a Tough Pokémon to Take Down

Pokémon trainers have been facing a difficult challenge in the latest seven-star Empoleon raids. This powerful Pokémon can wipe out opponents with a single hit, thanks to its Competitive ability. But fear not, there is a way to catch and defeat Empoleon.

Availability: Limited Time to Catch Empoleon

Empoleon will only be available for a limited time, giving trainers six chances to catch it. Mark your calendars for the following weekends:

• Friday, February 2, 2024, until Sunday, February 4, 2024
• Friday, February 9, 2024, until Sunday, February 11, 2024

Empoleon's Moveset and Strategy

Empoleon has a diverse moveset, starting with the ability to set up Snowscape, which boosts its defenses. Here is Empoleon's complete set:

The Mightiest Empoleon – Level 100

• Nature – Modest
• Ability – Competitive
• Item – None
• Tera type – Ice
• Move set – Ice Beam, Surf, Flash Cannon, Grass Knot, Snowscape, Blizzard, Iron Defense

Defeating Empoleon: The New Addition, Dusk Mane Necrozma

The easiest way to take down Empoleon is by using a new addition to your team: Dusk Mane Necrozma. This Pokémon has a great typing for the raid, with Steel, and can overwrite the Snow with its own Sunny Day. Boost its attack with Swords Dance and use powerful Sunsteel Strikes to defeat Empoleon.

Dusk Mane Necrozma – Level 100

• Nature – Careful
• Ability – Prism Armor
• Item – Shell Bell
• Tera type – Steel
• Move set – Swords Dance, Sunsteel Strike, Light Screen, Sunny Day

Conclusion

Now that you have the strategy and the right Pokémon, you can confidently take on Empoleon and add it to your collection. Don't miss this limited-time opportunity to catch and defeat one of Pokémon's toughest raid bosses.

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