How do you bond with Empoleon on Pokemon Pearl?

You can't directly bond with Empoleon in Pokémon Pearl. The concept of "bonding" wasn't introduced in the game. However, you can increase your friendship with your Empoleon through various actions:

* Battle with your Empoleon: Winning battles with your Empoleon will increase its happiness and friendship.

* Use items on your Empoleon: Items like Lucky Eggs, Vitamins, or Rare Candies will not only improve your Empoleon's stats but also increase its happiness.

* Walk with your Empoleon: Walking around with your Empoleon as your companion will increase its friendship.

* Use Friendship-Boosting Items: Friendship Berries**, like Pomeg and Cheri Berries, are found in the wild and can be given to your Empoleon to increase its friendship.

* Use the "Love Ball"** to catch Empoleon: The Love Ball is a Pokéball that increases the chance of catching a Pokémon and also increases the friendship level of the captured Pokémon.

While you can't explicitly "bond" with your Empoleon, increasing its friendship will make it more likely to listen to you and perform well in battles, making it a valuable asset in your team.