Empoleon Platinum #26
Empoleon is a Rare Pokémon card from Platinum (#26), illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It's a Stage 2 Water-type Pokémon with 130 HP, evolving from Prinplup, weak to Lightning +30. Its current blended market value is $9.29 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 | $30$30–$30 | |
| PSA 8 | $16$16–$20 | |
| PSA 6 | $12$12–$12 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
No recent sold listings tracked.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.29 grading fee → 3.2× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $30.00 | $70.29 | −$50 | 3.2× |
| PSA 8 | $15.53 | $70.15 | −$64 | 1.7× |
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
31% spreadCurrently 31% cheaper on PriceCharting than TCGplayer. 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
79% cheaper than the USCard text
Evolves from Prinplup.
“If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.”
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 Platinum #26 (Rare).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Empoleon (Platinum #26) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Empoleon from Platinum is worth approximately $9.29 ungraded (near-mint). Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
Is Empoleon rare?
Empoleon is a Rare card from Platinum (card #26), illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Its current blended market value is $9.29 ungraded.