Empoleon Plasma Freeze #117
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Empoleon is a Rare Secret Pokémon card from Plasma Freeze (#117), illustrated by Ayaka Yoshida. It's a Stage 2 Water-type Pokémon with 140 HP, evolving from Prinplup, weak to Lightning ×2. Its current blended market value is $293.33 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $3,150 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 11× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 34 | $3,150$3,150–$3,150 | |
| PSA 9pop 99 | 6 sold$1,053$895–$1,210 | |
| PSA 8pop 111 | 6 sold$702$597–$808 | |
| PSA 7pop 91 | 3 sold$506$430–$582 | |
| PSA 6pop 52 | 2 sold$321$273–$370 | |
| PSA 4pop 6 | $150$150–$150 | |
| PSA 3pop 4 | $40$40–$40 |
Price history · Raw
Recent sold prices
Real completed eBay sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title. Implausibly priced listings (lots, proxies, empty slabs) and wrong-variant sales are filtered out. Links to eBay are affiliate links — we may earn a commission.
Demand & liquidity
Last sold $710 · PSA 7 · 27 Jun 2026
Population across graders
Only 8% of 440 PSA-graded Empoleon copies are a gem-mint 10 (34 of 440) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (11 grades)
Full grade breakdown (3 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 7.7% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case +$2,630); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $3,150.00 | $226.49 | +$2,630 | 10.7× |
| PSA 9 | $1,052.55 | $115.52 | +$644 | 3.6× |
| PSA 8 | $702.35 | $87.01 | +$322 | 2.4× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 440 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 7.7% | $3,150.00 |
| PSA 9 | 22.5% | $1,053.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 69.8% | $293.00 |
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. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
108% spreadCurrently 108% cheaper on Cardmarket 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
52% cheaper than the USCard text
Evolves from Prinplup.
“This extremely rare Pokémon is a different color than usual. It is very hard to find.”
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 Plasma Freeze #117 (Rare Secret).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Empoleon (Plasma Freeze #117) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Empoleon from Plasma Freeze is worth approximately $293.33 ungraded (near-mint), and around $3,150 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Empoleon?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Empoleon from Plasma Freeze is worth around $3,150 — roughly 11× the raw ungraded value of $293.33.
Should I grade my Empoleon?
A PSA 10 sells for about $3,150 versus $293.33 raw — roughly a 11× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Empoleon rare?
Empoleon is a Rare Secret card from Plasma Freeze (card #117), illustrated by Ayaka Yoshida. Its current blended market value is $293.33 ungraded.