Empoleon
SWSH09: Brilliant Stars · 037/172 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Nummer
037/172
Seltenheit
Holo Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Mar 26, 2026
About Empoleon
Empoleon is a holographic rare card and one of the notable pulls from SWSH09: Brilliant Stars, numbered 037/172 in the expansion. This is the Reverse_Holofoil variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Empoleon Price Analysis
The current market price for Empoleon from SWSH09: Brilliant Stars is $0.34 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.21 to a high of $0.66.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.19 | $2.19 | $2.19 | 16 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.47 | $0.72 | $2.06 | 61 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $10.44 | $10.44 | $10.44 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $9.16 | $8.86 | $9.45 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $11.05 | $11.05 | $11.05 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $9.30 | $9.30 | $9.30 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.30 | $0.30 | $0.30 | 111 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.29 | $0.26 | $0.26 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.34 | $0.21 | $0.66 | 516 |
Is Empoleon a Good Investment?
Holographic rares like Empoleon are among the most collected card types. They balance accessibility with genuine collectible appeal. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
