Empoleon
Platinum · 26/127 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
PlatinumNummer
26/127
Zeldzaamheid
Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
115
Last Updated
Mar 14, 2026
About Empoleon
Empoleon is a Rare card that stands out in the Platinum set, numbered 26/127 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 Platinum is $1.40 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $1.45 to a high of $1.45. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $99.97 — approximately 71.4x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $14.99. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a +1.4% change. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 115 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: PSA 10, PSA 8, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, 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 | NEAR MINT | $1.40 | $1.45 | $1.45 | 34 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.03 | $1.03 | $1.03 | 30 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.79 | $0.76 | $0.76 | 7 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.96 | $6.49 | $6.49 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.00 | $4.49 | $4.49 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $99.97 | $99.97 | $99.97 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $12.96 | $12.96 | $12.96 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.94 | $0.94 | $0.94 | 20 |
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. 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.
