Empoleon V Pokémon card #146
Ultra RarePokémon
Battle Styles·Sword & Shield series·#146

Empoleon V #146

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Empoleon V #146 sits in the Sword & Shield series and carries a live market value of $61.89, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$61.89
Cardmarket (EUR)
€77.26
Print variants
1
7d trend
▲ 5.8%
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Empoleon V #146 today, you'd net about
$61.89after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $61.89Cardmarket $58.45Whatnot $54.84TCGplayer $53.70eBay $53.39

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.

Sell or hold?▲ 5.8%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Empoleon V #146 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Empoleon V at a glance

  • Set: Battle Styles (Sword & Shield, 2021).
  • Trend price on Cardmarket: €77.26.
  • Recent averages: €80.93 (7d), €76.48 (30d).
  • Rarity tier — Ultra Rare.
  • Live market value $61.89 for the Holofoil print.
Market prices

Empoleon V price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Empoleon V #146.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$61.89
TCGplayer market
Low
$60.49
Mid
$65.96
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€77.26
Avg sold
€75.42
Lowest NM
€24.90
7-day avg
€80.93
30-day avg
€76.48

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Overview

About Empoleon V #146

Empoleon V is the #146 of 163 card in Battle Styles, a contemporary set released in 2021 as part of the Sword & Shield series. A Water-type (210 HP), this basic / v copy appeals to both collectors and players.

Artwork is by chibi; the Holofoil printing sits around $61.89, spanning $60.49–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.

Card facts

Set
Battle Styles
Series
Sword & Shield
Number
#146 / 163
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Illustrator
chibi
HP
210
Type
Water
Subtype
Basic, V
Released
2021/03/19
Card text

Empoleon V attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Empoleon V #146 — the playability layer behind the price.

Ability

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).

WaterColorlessColorless

Swirling Slice

130

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
Market analysis

Empoleon V price analysis

What drives the current market value of Empoleon V #146.

By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($61.89) — 1 version in total.

This $61.89 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.

This $61.89 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.

In EUR, Empoleon V trends at €77.26 on Cardmarket (avg sold €75.42, lowest NM €24.90).

Price trend

Empoleon V price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $63.57▼ 2.6% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $61.89

Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €80.93 against a 30-day average of €76.48 (+5.8%).

The most recent 24-hour average is €92.87, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €77.26.

Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $61.89–$63.57. The most recent snapshot of $61.89 sits 0% up that range, 2.6% under the October 13, 2026 high.

Recorded volatility runs near 0.5% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 2.6% over the tracked window.

The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€92.87
7-day avg€80.93
30-day avg€76.48
Trend price€77.26

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▼ $0.64 (-1.0%)New recorded low
All-time high
$63.57
All-time low
$61.89
Off all-time high
-2.6%
13 days since high
Since first snapshot
-2.6%
Max drawdown
-2.6%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0.5%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$61.89
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
0%
low $61.89high $63.57

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

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 $61.89 market translates to a net of about $53.39 (eBay), $53.70 (TCGplayer), $58.45 (Cardmarket), $54.84 (Whatnot) or $61.89 (direct). That $8.50 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

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Empoleon V #146.

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Best net payout$61.89
Spread across platforms$8.50
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$8.5013.7%$53.39Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$8.1913.2%$53.70Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$3.445.6%$58.45Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$61.89Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$7.0511.4%$54.84Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Empoleon V?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Empoleon V #146 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Empoleon V #146.

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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.

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Should you grade this?
Strong grading candidate

At $61.89 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $121.54 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $13.85. You need a graded sale of $107.86 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $44.08 (43.3% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$53.84
Net as PSA 9
$67.69
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$175.38
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$107.86
Expected value
$97.92
Expected profit
$44.08
43.3% ROI

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.

Set context

Empoleon V within Battle Styles

Within Battle Styles it is the #3 most valuable of 27 tracked cards; the set median is $11.73.

It sits in the top 93% of the checklist on price.

The set's top card is Tyranitar V (#155), valued at $225.14.

Rank in set
#3
of 27 tracked
Set median
$11.73
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Series
Sword & Shield
Full Battle Styles report →
Value drivers

What makes Empoleon V valuable

  • A $61.89 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
  • As a Water-type Pokémon card, Empoleon V is sought by players and collectors alike.
  • Contemporary-era cards like Empoleon V (2021) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
  • Artwork by chibi is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
  • Ultra Rare status puts Empoleon V among the scarcer pulls in Battle Styles.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Empoleon V

  • Because it is a Pokémon card, Empoleon V has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $61.89 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $61.89 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Ultra Rare cards; a clean copy of Empoleon V can realise well above the $60.49 low end.
  • Battle Styles was released in 2021; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
FAQ

Empoleon V value questions

What is Empoleon V #146 worth?

The current TCGplayer market value is $61.89 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $60.49 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €77.26.

Will Empoleon V hold its value?

Short-term momentum is rising (+5.8%). 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.

Which versions of Empoleon V are there?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($61.89). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Empoleon V?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $61.89. 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 chibi also matters to collector demand.

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