Empoleon (Japanese)
S9: Star Birth · 027/100 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
S9: Star BirthNumber
027/100
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Empoleon (Japanese) Worth?
Empoleon (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S9: Star Birth set, card number 027/100. 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
As of 2026, Empoleon (Japanese) (S9: Star Birth, 027/100) is worth around $0.55 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $0.55, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $0.20. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $0.55, Lightly Played $0.40, Moderately Played $0.20 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $34.88 — about 63x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value.
Is It Worth Grading Empoleon (Japanese)?
Grading Empoleon (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($0.55) and a PSA 10 ($34.88) is about $34.33 — a 63x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: BGS 9.5 $6.50. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.60 | $1.60 | $1.60 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 9 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $34.88 | $34.88 | $34.88 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.40 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.55 | $0.40 | $0.90 | 33 |
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.
