Empoleon #26
📉 Dip AlertEmpoleon #26 sits in the Platinum series and carries a live market value of $10.24, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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 #26 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Empoleon at a glance
- Platinum, Platinum series, 2009.
- Cardmarket trend price €1.40.
- Rarity: Rare.
- Recent averages: €1.04 (7d), €1.50 (30d).
- Current TCGplayer market value $10.24 (Reverse Holofoil).
Empoleon price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Empoleon #26.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $7.16
- Mid
- $36.19
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.25
- Mid
- $3.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Empoleon #26
Empoleon is the #26 of 127 card in Platinum, a classic-era set released in 2009 as part of the Platinum series. A Water-type (130 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and currently trades at $10.24 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $7.16 to —.
“If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.”
Printed flavour text on the Platinum #26 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Platinum
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #26 / 127
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 130
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Prinplup
- Pokédex
- #395
- Released
- 2009/02/11
Empoleon attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Empoleon #26 — the playability layer behind the price.
Knock Off
Choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking and discard it.
Jet Smash
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 70 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Empoleon can't use Jet Smash during your next turn.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning +30
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Empoleon price analysis
What drives the current market value of Empoleon #26.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($10.24), Normal ($3.07) — 2 versions in total.
At $10.24 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $10.24 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €1.40, with an average sold price of €1.39 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.20.
Empoleon price history & movement
Recent sales average €1.04 over 7 days versus €1.50 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-30.7%).
Single-day average: €1.00; Cardmarket trend price €1.40.
Empoleon has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $10.24 to $10.98; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 6.7% below the high set October 15, 2026.
Recorded volatility runs near 3.2% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 6.7% over the tracked window.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 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?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Empoleon at $10.24 nets roughly $8.58 on eBay, $8.63 on TCGplayer, $9.38 via Cardmarket, $8.82 on Whatnot or $10.24 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.66.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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Should you grade Empoleon?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Empoleon #26 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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.
At $10.24 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 $56.22 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-51.2% 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 within Platinum
Empoleon ranks #62 of 89 tracked Platinum cards by market value, against a set median of $18.33.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 31%.
The set's top card is Dialga G (#122), valued at $306.36.
What makes Empoleon valuable
- With steady supply, Empoleon is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Empoleon is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Empoleon is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Empoleon comes from the classic era (2009), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
Buying & selling Empoleon
- Bulk lots of Empoleon can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Empoleon has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $10.24 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.04 and €1.50) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Empoleon can realise well above the $7.16 low end.
Empoleon value questions
How much is Empoleon worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $10.24 (low $7.16, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €1.40.
Is Empoleon a good investment?
As a classic-era Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-30.7% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Empoleon?
Empoleon is a Rare card from Platinum (Platinum series, 2009). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Empoleon are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($10.24), Normal ($3.07). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Empoleon?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $10.24. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Empoleon cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
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