Empoleon #DP11
As card #DP11 in DP Black Star Promos, Empoleon is a Common Pokémon card worth about $106.13 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 #DP11. Sell on your own schedule.
Empoleon at a glance
- Rarity: Common.
- Live market value $106.13 for the Holofoil print.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- DP Black Star Promos, Diamond & Pearl series, 2007.
- No published price history.
Empoleon price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Empoleon #DP11.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $45.00
- Mid
- $106.66
- High
- —
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About Empoleon #DP11
DP Black Star Promos placed Empoleon at #DP11; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2007 within the Diamond & Pearl series. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 140 HP, printed as Level-Up.
The card is illustrated by Shizurow and currently trades at $106.13 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $45.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- DP Black Star Promos
- Series
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- #DP11 / 56
- Rarity
- Common
- 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 #DP11 — 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
- —
- Ability
- Supreme Command
- Attacks
- 1
Empoleon price analysis
What drives the current market value of Empoleon #DP11.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($106.13) — 1 version in total.
At $106.13 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
$106.13 places Empoleon in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
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.
Empoleon has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $99.31 to $106.13; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 3.2% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
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.
The $106.13 market translates to a net of about $91.77 (eBay), $92.30 (TCGplayer), $100.47 (Cardmarket), $94.26 (Whatnot) or $106.13 (direct). That $14.36 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Empoleon #DP11.
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 #DP11 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Empoleon #DP11.
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 $106.13 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $283.17 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $70.81. You need a graded sale of $152.10 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $123.90 (84.8% 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 DP Black Star Promos
By market value Empoleon sits at #13 of 51 in DP Black Star Promos (set median $45.29).
It sits in the top 76% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Rayquaza C (#DP47), valued at $628.77.
What makes Empoleon valuable
- Shizurow illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Classic-era (2007) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Priced at $106.13 with thin supply, Empoleon sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Empoleon is a Water card with 140 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- At Common rarity, Empoleon is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Empoleon
- 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 $106.13 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- DP Black Star Promos was released in 2007; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- 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 $106.13 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Empoleon value questions
How much is Empoleon worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $106.13 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $45.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Should I buy Empoleon?
As a classic-era Common card it is holding steady in the short term. Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Empoleon?
Empoleon is a Common card from DP Black Star Promos (Diamond & Pearl series, 2007). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Empoleon have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($106.13). 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 $106.13. 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 Common 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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