Empoleon BREAK #XY134
🔥 Hot Move📉 Dip AlertEmpoleon BREAK #XY134 sits in the XY series and carries a live market value of $26.16, 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.
Demand for Empoleon BREAK #XY134 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Empoleon BREAK at a glance
- Set: XY Black Star Promos (XY, 2013).
- Trades around $26.16 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity tier — Common.
- 7-day average €37.20; 30-day average €29.84.
- Cardmarket trend price €36.91.
Empoleon BREAK price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Empoleon BREAK #XY134.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $13.90
- Mid
- $23.60
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Empoleon BREAK a good deal?
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About Empoleon BREAK #XY134
XY Black Star Promos placed Empoleon BREAK at #XY134; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2013 within the XY series. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 170 HP, printed as BREAK.
Artwork is by 5ban Graphics; the Holofoil printing sits around $26.16, spanning $13.90–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- XY Black Star Promos
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #XY134 / 211
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 170
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- BREAK
- Evolves from
- Empoleon
- Released
- 2013/10/12
Empoleon BREAK attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Empoleon BREAK #XY134 — the playability layer behind the price.
Emperor's Command
This attack does 30 damage times the number of Pokémon your opponent has in play.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Empoleon BREAK price analysis
What drives the current market value of Empoleon BREAK #XY134.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($26.16).
A $26.16 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $26.16 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €36.91, with an average sold price of €34.23 and a lowest near-mint ask of €15.00.
Empoleon BREAK price history & movement
Recent sales average €37.20 over 7 days versus €29.84 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+24.7%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €49.95, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €36.91.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Empoleon BREAK, with a recorded low of $26.16 and high of $26.20; current value is at 0% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0.1% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0.2%.
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 BREAK?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Empoleon BREAK at $26.16 nets roughly $22.39 on eBay, $22.52 on TCGplayer, $24.50 via Cardmarket, $23.01 on Whatnot or $26.16 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $3.77.
As a common card, Empoleon BREAK sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Empoleon BREAK #XY134.
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 BREAK?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Empoleon BREAK #XY134 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Empoleon BREAK #XY134.
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 $26.16 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $16.90 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $72.14 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-10.4% 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 BREAK within XY Black Star Promos
Within XY Black Star Promos it is the #86 most valuable of 178 tracked cards; the set median is $25.58.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 52%.
The set's top card is Pikachu EX (#XY124), valued at $499.82.
What makes Empoleon BREAK valuable
- Its Water typing means Empoleon BREAK has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Priced at $26.16 with steady supply, Empoleon BREAK sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- The 5ban Graphics artwork gives Empoleon BREAK appeal beyond pure playability.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Modern (2013) sets are heavily collected, making Empoleon BREAK's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
Buying & selling Empoleon BREAK
- For Empoleon BREAK, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $26.16 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Empoleon BREAK can realise well above the $13.90 low end.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Empoleon BREAK has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€37.20 and €29.84) to time entries and exits.
Empoleon BREAK value questions
What is Empoleon BREAK #XY134 worth?
Empoleon BREAK trades near $26.16 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $13.90–—; Cardmarket shows €36.91.
Should I buy Empoleon BREAK?
Short-term momentum is rising (+24.7%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
Is Empoleon BREAK rare?
Empoleon BREAK is a Common card from XY Black Star Promos (XY series, 2013). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Empoleon BREAK?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($26.16). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Empoleon BREAK sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $26.16. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Empoleon BREAK's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
