Empoleon Plasma Freeze Secret Rare Pokémon card — value and price

Empoleon

Plasma Freeze · Secret Rare
Pokémon pkm:bw9-117 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$273.37
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $206.04 – $348.81.
▲ 6% · 32d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$251.89
Never pay above $263.70
Optimal sell
$292.39
Never sell below $279.08
Buy this card · aim to pay under $263.70
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $292.39 · never below $279.08. 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.Whatnot~8% + paymentLive-auction app; strong for breaks, lots, and fast sales.
Shipping & protection supplies
High value — use a sleeve + one-touch (or toploader) inside a rigid mailer, tracked, with signature confirmation.
Penny sleevesMagnetic one-touch holderToploadersBubble mailersRigid/cardboard mailerPainter’s tape
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Common questions
How much is Empoleon worth?

Empoleon from Plasma Freeze has a fair market value of about $273.37 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Empoleon?

List around $292.39 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $238.98 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Empoleon?

A disciplined buy target is about $251.89 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $263.70.

Where can I buy Empoleon?

Empoleon is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $273.37 and aim to pay under $263.70 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Empoleon?

Empoleon is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $263.70; paying near or below $251.89 keeps a margin of safety versus the $273.37 fair value.

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