Empoleon
SM - Cosmic Eclipse · 56/236 · Rare
Current Prices
Zestaw
SM - Cosmic EclipseNumer
56/236
Rzadkość
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
297
Last Updated
Mar 20, 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 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 SM - Cosmic Eclipse is $0.77 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.73 to a high of $0.73. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $20.50 — approximately 26.6x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $17.50. Over the past 30 days, Empoleon has increased in value by +5.5%, indicating growing demand among collectors. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 297 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 10, PSA 10, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.55 | $0.47 | $0.47 | 34 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.56 | $0.56 | $0.56 | 7 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.88 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $20.50 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.99 | $1.04 | $1.04 | 21 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.77 | $0.73 | $0.73 | 226 |
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 upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. 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.
