Empoleon V #146
📉 Dip AlertEmpoleon V #146 sits in the Sword & Shield series and carries a live market value of $61.89, 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 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.
Empoleon V price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Empoleon V #146.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $60.49
- Mid
- $65.96
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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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
Empoleon V attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Empoleon V #146 — 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 #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).
Empoleon V price history & movement
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
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 $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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Empoleon V #146.
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 #146 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Empoleon V #146.
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 $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).
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
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.
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 & 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.
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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