Empoleon
SM - Cosmic Eclipse · 56/236 · Rare
Current Prices
Nomor
56/236
Kelangkaan
Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
464
Last Updated
Mar 12, 2026
About Empoleon
Empoleon is a Rare card that stands out in the SM - Cosmic Eclipse set, numbered 56/236 in the expansion. This is the Normal 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 SM - Cosmic Eclipse is $0.33 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.24 to a high of $0.40. The card has seen a -5.7% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 464 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Empoleon
Professional grading is available for Empoleon and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 8 5. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.33 | $0.24 | $0.40 | 317 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.84 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 16 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $7.50 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.75 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.28 | $0.25 | $0.25 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.24 | $0.23 | $0.23 | 115 |
Is Empoleon a Good Investment?
Empoleon carries the Rare designation, placing it in the category of cards that collectors actively seek for set completion and moderate investment. The current downward trend may represent a correction or shifting collector interest. Historically, Pokemon cards from popular sets tend to recover over longer time horizons. 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.
