Empoleon #120
As card #120 in Diamond & Pearl, Empoleon is a Rare Holo LV.X Pokémon card worth about $89.99 ungraded.
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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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Empoleon #120. Sell on your own schedule.
Empoleon at a glance
- Trades around $89.99 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
- Rare Holo LV.X rarity.
- From Diamond & Pearl (Diamond & Pearl), released 2007.
Empoleon price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Empoleon #120.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $34.46
- Mid
- $72.00
- High
- —
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Empoleon a good deal?
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About Empoleon #120
Printed as #120 in Diamond & Pearl, Empoleon belongs to the Diamond & Pearl series and dates to 2007. A Water-type (140 HP), this level-up copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Shizurow; the Holofoil printing sits around $89.99, spanning $34.46–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Diamond & Pearl
- Series
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- #120 / 130
- Rarity
- Rare Holo LV.X
- Illustrator
- Shizurow
- HP
- 140
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Level-Up
- Evolves from
- Empoleon
- Pokédex
- #395
- Released
- 2007/05/01
Empoleon attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Empoleon #120 — the playability layer behind the price.
Supreme Command
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may choose up to 2 cards from your opponent's hand without looking and put them face down next to the Defending Pokémon. (These cards are not in play or in your opponent's hand.) At the end of your opponent's next turn, return those cards to your opponent's hand. This power can't be used if Empoleon is affected by a Special Condition.
Hydro Impact
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 80 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Empoleon can't attack during your next turn.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning +30
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Supreme Command
- Attacks
- 1
Empoleon price analysis
What drives the current market value of Empoleon #120.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($89.99) — 1 version in total.
A $89.99 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $89.99, Empoleon draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket does not list Empoleon, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Empoleon price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Empoleon, with a recorded low of $89.99 and high of $89.99; current value is at 100% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
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?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Empoleon at $89.99 nets roughly $77.77 on eBay, $78.22 on TCGplayer, $85.14 via Cardmarket, $79.88 on Whatnot or $89.99 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $12.22.
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 #120.
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?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Empoleon #120 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 $89.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $194.88 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $38.29. You need a graded sale of $135.97 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $79.52 (61.2% 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 Diamond & Pearl
By market value Empoleon sits at #5 of 71 in Diamond & Pearl (set median $13.99).
That is 543% above the middle of the set — a top-94% position.
The set's top card is Gengar (#27), valued at $364.49.
What makes Empoleon valuable
- Empoleon comes from the classic era (2007), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- A $89.99 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Empoleon is sought by players and collectors alike.
- As a Rare Holo LV.X, Empoleon sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- Artwork by Shizurow is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Empoleon
- For Empoleon, 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 $89.99 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Diamond & Pearl was released in 2007; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Bulk lots of Empoleon can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare Holo LV.X cards; a clean copy of Empoleon can realise well above the $34.46 low end.
Empoleon value questions
What is the value of Empoleon?
The current TCGplayer market value is $89.99 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $34.46 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Is Empoleon a good investment?
As a classic-era Rare Holo LV.X card it is holding steady in the short term. Finite supply supports long-term value.
Is Empoleon rare?
Empoleon is a Rare Holo LV.X card from Diamond & Pearl (Diamond & Pearl series, 2007). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Empoleon?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($89.99). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Empoleon?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $89.99. 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 Holo LV.X rarity tier, the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Shizurow also matters to collector demand.
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