Empoleon BREAKthrough #38
Empoleon is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from BREAKthrough (#38), illustrated by Satoshi Shirai. It's a Stage 2 Water-type Pokémon with 140 HP, evolving from Prinplup, weak to Grass ×2. Its current blended market value is $1.50 ungraded. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $21$21–$27 | |
| PSA 8 | $8$4–$8 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
No recent sold listings tracked.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.2 grading fee → 13.7× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $20.59 | $70.2 | −$51 | 13.7× |
| PSA 8 | $7.97 | $70.07 | −$64 | 5.3× |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
82% spreadCurrently 82% cheaper on TCGplayer than Cardmarket. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
Card text
Evolves from Prinplup.
“The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.”
About the Pokémon
The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.
Card details
Other Empoleon cards
There are 9 different Empoleon printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is BREAKthrough #38 (Rare Holo).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Empoleon (BREAKthrough #38) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Empoleon from BREAKthrough is worth approximately $1.50 ungraded (near-mint). Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
Is Empoleon rare?
Empoleon is a Rare Holo card from BREAKthrough (card #38), illustrated by Satoshi Shirai. Its current blended market value is $1.50 ungraded.