Empoleon (Japanese)
BW4: Dark Rush · 021/069 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
BW4: Dark RushNumber
021/069
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Empoleon (Japanese) Worth?
Empoleon (Japanese) (1st_Edition_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the BW4: Dark Rush set, card number 021/069. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Empoleon (Japanese) Value Breakdown
Live pricing for Empoleon (Japanese) (BW4: Dark Rush, 021/069) is still being gathered — check back shortly for an updated valuation. Condition drives the price hard: a Lightly Played copy is worth about $4.00, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $2.69. The full condition ladder runs Lightly Played $4.00, Moderately Played $3.48, Heavily Played $2.69 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else.
Is It Worth Grading Empoleon (Japanese)?
Professional grading can meaningfully change what Empoleon (Japanese) is worth, depending on its condition. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | PSA 10 | $84.99 | $84.99 | $84.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.69 | $2.69 | $2.69 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.48 | $3.48 | $3.48 | 1 |
Is Empoleon (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Empoleon (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Empoleon (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
