Empoleon BREAKthrough 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

BREAKthrough · Rare
Pokémon pkm:xy8-38 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$2.00
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $1.10 – $3.22.
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$1.82
Never pay above $1.92
Optimal sell
$2.28
Never sell below $2.09
Buy this card · aim to pay under $1.92
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $2.28 · never below $2.09. 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
Related cards
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All Empoleon printings →More BREAKthrough →
Common questions
How much is Empoleon worth?

Empoleon from BREAKthrough has a fair market value of about $2.00 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Empoleon?

List around $2.28 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $0.58 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Empoleon?

A disciplined buy target is about $1.82 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $1.92.

Where can I buy Empoleon?

Empoleon is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $2.00 and aim to pay under $1.92 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Empoleon?

Empoleon is trending rising ~17% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $1.92; paying near or below $1.82 keeps a margin of safety versus the $2.00 fair value.

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