Empoleon

Dark Explorers • #29

Rarity	Rare Holo
Card type	Pokémon
Subtype	Stage 2
Energy type	Water
HP	140
Artist	Naoki Saito
Released	2012/05/09

Attacks

W Attack Command 10×

Does 10 damage times the number of Pokémon in play (both yours and your opponent's).

Abilities

Ability Diving Draw

Once during your turn (before your attack), you may discard 1 card from your hand. If you do, draw 2 cards.

Weakness

L ×2

Retreat

TCGplayer Prices as of Jun 8, 2026

Holofoil

Near Mint	$5.07

Reverse Holofoil

Near Mint	$9.38

Graded Card Prices

eBay sold listings by grade, last 90 days.

PSA 9

$49.48 ▲

$59.95 Mar 19
$48.00 Mar 12
$20.00 Dec 27

PSA 8

$10.50

$10.50 Mar 30
$19.95 Mar 11
$14.50 Mar 6

Data through Mar 30, 2026.

Price History

Price data from TCGplayer and eBay sold listings. Updated daily.

Grading Population

71 Total Graded

14.1% Gem Rate

10 Total Gems

3 Graders

PSA 48 graded

Grade 9: 24 Grade 10: 5 Gem rate: 10.4%

SGC 2 graded

Grade 9: 1 Grade 10: 1 Gem rate: 50.0%

CGC 21 graded

Grade 9: 4 Grade 10: 4 Gem rate: 19.0%

Population data updated May 12, 2026. Tracks PSA, Beckett, CGC, and SGC. Newer graders like TAG and ACE appear in sales data below but not in PSA-style population reports.

AI Price Prediction

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current market price of Empoleon?

The current market price of Empoleon from Dark Explorers (2012) is $5.07, based on the latest TCGplayer sales data. Prices update daily and may fluctuate based on demand, condition, and recent sales activity.

What set is Empoleon from?

Empoleon in the Dark Explorers set, which was released in 2012. It is card number 29.

How rare is Empoleon?

Empoleon has a rarity classification of Rare Holo. The card was illustrated by Naoki Saito.

How many copies of Empoleon have been graded?

A total of 71 copies of Empoleon have been graded across major grading companies (PSA, BGS, CGC, SGC). The overall gem rate (grade 10) is approximately 14.1%.

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