Empoleon V (Full Art)
SWSH05: Battle · 145/163 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Set
SWSH05: BattleNumber
145/163
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Empoleon V (Full Art) Worth?
Empoleon V (Full Art) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SWSH05: Battle, card number 145/163. 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 V (Full Art) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Empoleon V (Full Art) (SWSH05: Battle, 145/163) is worth around $5.23 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $5.23, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.90. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $5.23, Lightly Played $5.12, Moderately Played $4.77, Damaged $2.90 — 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 $129.99 — about 25x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $29.99.
Is It Worth Grading Empoleon V (Full Art)?
Grading Empoleon V (Full Art) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($5.23) and a PSA 10 ($129.99) is about $124.76 — a 25x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $29.99, CGC 10 $30.00, BGS 9.5 $17.14. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $6.90 | $6.90 | $6.90 | 40 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $17.14 | $17.00 | $17.27 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $129.99 | $129.99 | $129.99 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.90 | $2.90 | $2.90 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.12 | $5.12 | $5.12 | 71 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.77 | $4.44 | $4.44 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.23 | $5.17 | $5.99 | 643 |
Is Empoleon V (Full Art) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Empoleon V (Full Art) is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Empoleon V (Full Art)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
