Empoleon
Dark Explorers · 29/108 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Dark ExplorersNumber
29/108
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Empoleon Worth?
Empoleon (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Dark Explorers, card number 29/108. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Empoleon Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Empoleon (Dark Explorers, 29/108) is worth around $8.45 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $8.45, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.08. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $8.45, Lightly Played $3.44, Moderately Played $5.34, Heavily Played $3.85, Damaged $1.08 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. PSA 9 copies sit around $20.00.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.49 | $2.49 | $2.49 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.81 | $8.81 | $8.81 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $37.99 | $37.99 | $37.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.08 | $1.08 | $1.08 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.85 | $5.20 | $5.20 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.44 | $3.44 | $3.44 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.34 | $5.34 | $5.34 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $8.45 | $8.45 | $8.45 | 35 |
Is Empoleon a Good Buy?
Holos like Empoleon are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Empoleon's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
