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Empoleon
Black & White•2013
$293.33Market Price
Raw NM
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Empoleon Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Empoleon #117 is one of the over-numbered Secret Rares in Black & White—Plasma Freeze, appearing beyond the set’s main numbering as part of the expansion’s chase-card lineup.
In-Game
This card’s flavor fits perfectly with Empoleon’s video game identity, because Empoleon is officially classified as the Emperor Pokémon in the Pokédex.
In-Game
The attack name Attack Command feels especially on-brand for Empoleon, whose Pokédex lore says the largest horn marks the leader and emphasizes its regal authority.
Artist
Collectors who chase stylized Black & White Secret Rares often recognize Ayaka Yoshida’s work instantly, and Bulbapedia notes Empoleon’s illustrator is a longtime Pokémon TCG artist and former 5ban Graphics member.
Cultural Impact
Empoleon’s prestige has lasted far beyond the DS era, with Pokémon’s official site still spotlighting it in modern games as a royally themed raid boss called the Emperor Pokémon.
Card Reference
About Empoleon
Empoleon is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Plasma Freeze set, card number 117, illustrated by Ayaka Yoshida. This card has a Secret Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Black & White era, and was released in 2013. The current market price is $293.33, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Card details
- Card Number
- #117
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- Artist
- Ayaka Yoshida
- Release Year
- 2013
- Language
- English
- Era
- Black & White
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Empoleon?
The current market price of Empoleon is $293.33. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Empoleon from?
Empoleon is from the Pokemon Plasma Freeze set, card number 117, released in 2013.
Is Empoleon worth grading?
Whether Empoleon is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Empoleon?
You can buy or sell Empoleon on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 500 PSA graded copies tracked.