Empoleon Dark Explorers Rare Pokémon card — value and price

Photo is the set's stock scan and may show a different printing (e.g. a 1st Edition stamp) — this value is for the Reverse Holofoil printing.

Empoleon

Dark Explorers · Rare
Pokémon pkm:bw5-29 TCGPlayer
Fair market value low confidence
$10.57
Rough estimate from 1 market price guide. Likely $6.41 – $15.91.
▼ 15% · 49d
Sources: TCGPlayer · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$9.63
Never pay above $10.15
Optimal sell
$11.61
Never sell below $10.88
≈ $8.70 in hand after fees & shipping

These are marketplace prices — what a card trades at between collectors on eBay, TCGplayer or Cardmarket. A local shop buying for cash pays well under this, and that isn't a bad offer: they carry the rent, the staff and the risk of stock that may sit for a year. Store credit usually beats their cash price.

Buy this card · aim to pay under $10.15
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $11.61 · never below $10.88. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.
Shipping & protection supplies
Low value — a sleeve in a plain/bubble mailer is plenty; tracking optional under ~$20.
Penny sleevesBubble mailers

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Common questions
How much is Empoleon worth?

Empoleon from Dark Explorers has a fair market value of about $10.57 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Empoleon?

List around $11.61 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $8.70 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Empoleon?

A disciplined buy target is about $9.63 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $10.15.

Where can I buy Empoleon?

Empoleon is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $10.57 and aim to pay under $10.15 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Empoleon?

Empoleon is trending rising ~11% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $10.15; paying near or below $9.63 keeps a margin of safety versus the $10.57 fair value.

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