The Most Expensive Empoleon Cards

The Most Expensive Empoleon Cards, sorted by default.

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   Empoleon

   Black & WhitePlasma Freeze117/1162013Rare Secret

   OwnWish

   $750

   Ungraded

   PSA 10 $25,650

   Moderate data

   This Empoleon is the shiny version, its usual deep blue swapped for a paler, icier palette, lunging forward with flipper blades spread against a swirling purple and pink cosmic background. Art by Ayaka Yoshida, it sits beyond the main set list as a secret rare, and the flavor text notes its unusual color. Sinnoh starter fans and shiny collectors both chase this one from Plasma Freeze.

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   Empoleon LV.X

   Diamond & PearlDiamond & Pearl120/1302007Rare Holo LV.X

   OwnWish

   $99.25

   Ungraded

   PSA 10 $29,400

   Strong data

   Empoleon LV.X shows the Sinnoh water starter lunging straight at you, its golden trident crest and steel wing blades sweeping through a swirl of blue water against a sparkling holo field. Art by Shizurow, it has a sharp, dynamic CGI look typical of the early LV.X cards. As one of the first LV.X cards in the Diamond & Pearl set, it draws starter fans and era collectors alike.

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   Empoleon LV.X

   Diamond & PearlDP Black Star PromosDP112007Promo

   Highest recorded sale $216,000 · PSA 10 · Sep 21, 2026

   OwnWish

   $65.00

   Ungraded

   PSA 10 $210,000

   Strong data

   Empoleon LV.X fills the frame in a tight, dynamic close-up, its golden trident crest and steel-blue flipper blades sweeping across a dark green background dotted with glowing bokeh lights, art by Shizurow. The sparkly holo border and Level-Up layout mark it as a classic Diamond & Pearl era card, and fans of the Sinnoh water starter track it down as a standout promo from that run.

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   Empoleon V

   Sword & ShieldBattle Styles146/1632021Rare Ultra

   OwnWish

   $56.00

   Ungraded

   PSA 10 $180

   Strong data

   This full art Empoleon V trades the usual battle pose for a playful forest scene, with Empoleon standing beside a waterfall while a swarm of Helioptile... actually Falinks-like yellow Pokémon clamber over its outstretched wings and a Bewear-style friend looks on. Art by chibi gives it a soft painted feel, and fans of the Sinnoh starter line chase it as one of the friendlier alternate-style pulls from Battle Styles.

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   Empoleon BREAK

   XYXY Black Star PromosXY1342013Promo

   OwnWish

   $24.64

   Ungraded

   PSA 10 $3,300

   Moderate data

   Empoleon BREAK turns the card on its side, with a golden, almost metallic Empoleon lunging out of the frame, its trident crest leading the charge through a storm of pink and red lightning. The CG art by 5ban Graphics gives it a glossy, sculpted look typical of BREAK cards. Fans of the Sinnoh water starter like it as a striking promo from the XY era's short-lived BREAK mechanic.

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   Empoleon

   Black & WhiteBW Black Star PromosBW562011Promo

   OwnWish

   $14.99

   Ungraded

   PSA 10 $147

   Strong data

   Empoleon stands square to the viewer with its steel-edged wings flung wide, trident crest raised, set against a rocky cliff and a wooden structure under a pale sky. Art by Shin Nagasawa gives it a clean, cel-shaded look with crisp blue highlights. As a Black Star Promo from the Black & White era, it appeals to fans of the Sinnoh water starter and completionists chasing the promo run.

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   Empoleon

   Diamond & PearlDiamond & Pearl4/1302007Rare Holo

   OwnWish

   $13.50

   Ungraded

   PSA 10 $57,600

   Moderate data

   Empoleon stands upright against a dark, glittering holo backdrop, flippers spread wide like blades and its golden trident crest catching the light. The cosmos-style foil, scattered with sparkling bubbles, gives the clean CGI render real depth. As the final form of a Sinnoh starter from the very first Diamond & Pearl set, this Rare Holo, art by Nakaoka, draws fans of the era and of Piplup's line alike.

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   Empoleon

   Diamond & PearlStormfront2/1002008Rare Holo

   OwnWish

   $10.37

   Ungraded

   PSA 10 $810

   Moderate data

   Empoleon fills the frame with its flipper-wings flung wide, trident crest gleaming gold against a dark, snowy backdrop that sparkles under the holo foil, art by Kouki Saitou. As the final evolution of the Sinnoh water starter, it carries a loyal following, and this Rare Holo from Stormfront captures the Diamond & Pearl era's clean, dramatic style that collectors of that generation actively seek out.

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   Empoleon

   Black & WhiteLegendary Treasures35/1132013Rare

   OwnWish

   $6.66

   Ungraded

   PSA 10 $79.40

   Strong data

   Empoleon is shown diving underwater in a split-level scene, its dark blue body cutting through the waves while a Phione drifts above the surface and a Trubbish-like shape floats nearby, all lit with sparkling highlights. Art by kawayoo, the painterly water effects give the card real depth. Fans of the Sinnoh starter line enjoy this Legendary Treasures rare as an affordable, attractive addition.

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    Empoleon

    Black & WhiteDark Explorers29/1082012Rare Holo

    OwnWish

    $6.18

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $5,958

    Strong data

    Empoleon stands squarely in the center, wings flared wide like blades and its golden trident crest raised, set against a rocky ridge swept by pale, swirling wind and a dark blue sky. Art by Naoki Saito gives it a clean, polished digital look. Collectors chase this Rare Holo from Dark Explorers for the Sinnoh starter's loyal following, and players remember its Diving Draw Ability as a strong draw engine.

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    Empoleon V

    Sword & ShieldBattle Styles145/1632021Rare Ultra

    OwnWish

    $5.58

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $106

    Strong data

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    Empoleon FB

    PlatinumSupreme Victors27/1472009Rare

    OwnWish

    $4.50

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $96.36

    Strong data

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    Empoleon

    PlatinumPlatinum26/1272009Rare

    OwnWish

    $3.13

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $91.81

    Strong data

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    Empoleon

    Diamond & PearlMajestic Dawn17/1002008Rare

    OwnWish

    $1.47

    Ungraded

    Strong data

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    Empoleon ex

    Mega EvolutionPhantasmal Flames114/942025Ultra Rare

    OwnWish

    $1.36

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $45.10

    Strong data

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    Empoleon

    Sun & MoonForbidden Light81/1312018Rare Holo

    OwnWish

    $1.03

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $34.91

    Strong data

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    Empoleon

    XYBREAKthrough38/1622015Rare Holo

    OwnWish

    $1.03

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $65.00

    Strong data

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    Empoleon V

    Sword & ShieldBattle Styles40/1632021Rare Holo V

    OwnWish

    $0.82

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $61.30

    Strong data

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    Empoleon V

    Sword & ShieldSWSH Black Star PromosSWSH1082019Promo

    OwnWish

    $0.69

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $50.00

    Strong data

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    Empoleon ex

    Mega EvolutionPhantasmal Flames70/942025Double Rare

    OwnWish

    $0.48

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $45.00

    Limited data

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    Empoleon

    Sun & MoonUltra Prism34/1562018Rare

    OwnWish

    $0.47

    Ungraded

    Limited data

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    Empoleon

    Sun & MoonCosmic Eclipse56/2362019Rare

    OwnWish

    $0.36

    Ungraded

    PSA 10 $33.07

    Limited data

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    Empoleon

    Sword & ShieldBrilliant Stars37/1722022Rare Holo

    OwnWish

    $0.30

    Ungraded

    Limited data