Empoleon V
SWSH05: Battle Styles · 040/163 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Nummer
040/163
Zeldzaamheid
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Mar 26, 2026
About Empoleon V
Empoleon V is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from SWSH05: Battle Styles, numbered 040/163 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 V Price Analysis
The current market price for Empoleon V from SWSH05: Battle Styles is $0.97 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.50 to a high of $1.01. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $24.99 — approximately 25.8x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $17.50.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.95 | $1.95 | $1.95 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.54 | $2.54 | $2.54 | 67 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $7.76 | $7.76 | $7.76 | 8 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $27.25 | $27.25 | $27.25 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 9 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.25 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $174.99 | $174.99 | $174.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.42 | $0.42 | $0.42 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.39 | $0.39 | $0.39 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.91 | $0.96 | $0.96 | 256 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.71 | $0.71 | $0.71 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.97 | $0.50 | $1.01 | 2,115 |
Is Empoleon V a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Empoleon V is in the category most targeted by both collectors and investors. Cards at this rarity tier have historically shown strong long-term appreciation. 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.
