Empoleon Diamond & Pearl Rare Holo 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 Holofoil printing.

Empoleon

Diamond & Pearl · Rare Holo
Pokémon pkm:dp1-4 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$19.80
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $13.16 – $26.57.
▲ 53% · 47d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$17.54
Never pay above $18.78
Optimal sell
$21.19
Never sell below $20.22
Buy this card · aim to pay under $18.78
TCGplayer →Find on eBay →Graded (PSA 10) →Amazon: sealed →
When it arrives: a penny sleeve + toploader is all it takes to keep it Near Mint.
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $21.19 · never below $20.22. 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
Sleeve + toploader in a team bag, taped inside a bubble mailer, shipped with tracking.
Penny sleevesToploadersTeam bagsBubble mailersPainter’s tape

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Common questions
How much is Empoleon worth?

Empoleon from Diamond & Pearl has a fair market value of about $19.80 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Empoleon?

List around $21.19 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $13.04 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Empoleon?

A disciplined buy target is about $17.54 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $18.78.

Where can I buy Empoleon?

Empoleon is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $19.80 and aim to pay under $18.78 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Empoleon?

Empoleon is trending falling ~11% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $18.78; paying near or below $17.54 keeps a margin of safety versus the $19.80 fair value.

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