Empoleon V #145
Empoleon V is card #145 from Battle Styles, a Ultra Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $5.45 for its Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Empoleon V #145 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Empoleon V at a glance
- Rarity tier — Ultra Rare.
- Trades around $5.45 on TCGplayer.
- From Battle Styles (Sword & Shield), released 2021.
- Short-term trend -0.4% (7d vs 30d).
- Cardmarket values it at €6.08 (EUR).
Empoleon V price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Empoleon V #145.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.99
- Mid
- $5.79
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Empoleon V #145
Printed as #145 in Battle Styles, Empoleon V belongs to the Sword & Shield series and dates to 2021. A Water-type (210 HP), this basic / v copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Ayaka Yoshida; the Holofoil printing sits around $5.45, spanning $3.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Battle Styles
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #145 / 163
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- Ayaka Yoshida
- HP
- 210
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic, V
- Pokédex
- #395
- Released
- 2021/03/19
Empoleon V attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Empoleon V #145 — the playability layer behind the price.
Emperor's Eyes
As long as this Pokémon is in the Active Spot, your opponent's Basic Pokémon in play have no Abilities, except for Pokémon with a Rule Box (Pokémon V, Pokémon-GX, etc. have Rule Boxes).
Swirling Slice
Move an Energy from this Pokémon to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Emperor's Eyes
- Attacks
- 1
Empoleon V price analysis
What drives the current market value of Empoleon V #145.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($5.45) — 1 version in total.
At $5.45 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$5.45 gives Empoleon V real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In EUR, Empoleon V trends at €6.08 on Cardmarket (avg sold €6.33, lowest NM €2.00).
Empoleon V price history & movement
The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €7.76, 0.4% below the 30-day average of €7.79.
Latest daily average €6.49 against a trend price of €6.08.
Empoleon V has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $5.30 to $5.45; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 1.3%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0.7%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Empoleon V?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $5.45 market translates to a net of about $4.43 (eBay), $4.46 (TCGplayer), $4.83 (Cardmarket), $4.56 (Whatnot) or $5.45 (direct). That $1.02 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Empoleon V #145.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Empoleon V?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Empoleon V #145 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Empoleon V #145.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $5.45 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $51.43 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-65.1% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Empoleon V within Battle Styles
By market value Empoleon V sits at #26 of 27 in Battle Styles (set median $11.73).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 7%.
The set's top card is Tyranitar V (#155), valued at $225.14.
What makes Empoleon V valuable
- Ultra Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- The Ayaka Yoshida artwork gives Empoleon V appeal beyond pure playability.
- Contemporary (2021) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
- Empoleon V is a Water card with 210 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
Buying & selling Empoleon V
- For Empoleon V, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Empoleon V has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Ultra Rare cards; a clean copy of Empoleon V can realise well above the $3.99 low end.
- Battle Styles was released in 2021; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€7.76 and €7.79) to time entries and exits.
Empoleon V value questions
What is Empoleon V #145 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $5.45 (low $3.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €6.08.
Is Empoleon V a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady (-0.4%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Empoleon V?
Empoleon V is a Ultra Rare card from Battle Styles (Sword & Shield series, 2021). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Empoleon V have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($5.45). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Empoleon V sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.45. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Empoleon V?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Ayaka Yoshida also matters to collector demand.
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