Empoleon (Japanese)
S9: Star Birth · 027/100 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
S9: Star BirthNumero
027/100
Rarità
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Mar 26, 2026
About Empoleon (Japanese)
Empoleon (Japanese) is a Rare card that stands out in the S9: Star Birth set, numbered 027/100 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Empoleon (Japanese) Price Analysis
The current market price for Empoleon (Japanese) from S9: Star Birth is $0.55 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.40 to a high of $0.90. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $34.88 — approximately 63.4x the ungraded market price.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.60 | $1.60 | $1.60 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 9 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $34.88 | $34.88 | $34.88 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.55 | $0.40 | $0.90 | 33 |
Is Empoleon (Japanese) a Good Investment?
Empoleon (Japanese) carries the Rare designation, placing it in the category of cards that collectors actively seek for set completion and moderate investment. 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.
