Pokémon's newest 'mon is tough to beat, but here's how to catch one

THE latest seven-star Empoleon raids have been causing people a lot of trouble, but there's a way to get your own.

While his competitiveness increases his attack to wipe you out in one fell swoop, there is a way to take him down.

Empoleon is only available for a limited timeCredit: The Pokémon Company

Empoleon will be available once a day for two weekends, giving you six chances to catch it.

This is when you can take down Empoleon in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Empoleon has a pretty varied moveset and will start by setting up Snowscape, which will strengthen defenses.

Here is the set from Empoleon:

The most powerful Empoleon – Level 100

Nature – Modest
Skill – Competitive
Article – No
Tera type – Ice
Move set – Ice beam, surf, flash cannon, grass knot, snow landscape, snow storm, iron defense

The easiest way to take down Empoleon is to use a new addition, Dusk Mane Necrozma.

It types very well for this attack with Steel and can overwrite the Snow with its own Sunny Day.

Swords Dance boosts its attack and can then take down Empoleon with some strong Sunsteel Strikes.

Here is the set you can use.

Dusk Mane Necrozma – Level 100

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Written by Georgina Young on behalf of GLHF.

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