Empoleon Platinum 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

Platinum · Rare
Pokémon pkm:pl1-26 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$9.47
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $8.44 – $10.47.
→ 1% · 32d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$8.80
Never pay above $9.17
Optimal sell
$10.03
Never sell below $9.64
Buy this card · aim to pay under $9.17
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $10.03 · never below $9.64. 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
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 Platinum has a fair market value of about $9.47 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Empoleon?

List around $10.03 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $7.33 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Empoleon?

A disciplined buy target is about $8.80 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $9.17.

Where can I buy Empoleon?

Empoleon is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $9.47 and aim to pay under $9.17 — 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 $9.17; paying near or below $8.80 keeps a margin of safety versus the $9.47 fair value.

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