Empoleon Pokemon Diamond & Pearl #4
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Empoleon Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Empoleon is one of the marquee holo rares in the very first Diamond & Pearl expansion, putting a Sinnoh final starter front and center at the start of the DP era.
Set Lore
This card comes from the set that introduced Pokémon LV.X to the TCG, so even the regular holo Empoleon sits beside the debut of one of the era’s most iconic mechanics—and the same set also includes Empoleon LV.X.
In-Game
Empoleon is especially memorable in the games because it became the fully evolved partner of Sinnoh’s Piplup line and remains the only evolved first-partner Pokémon with the Water/Steel typing.
Cultural Impact
Its regal design is intentional: Bulbapedia notes Empoleon is based on both an emperor penguin and an emperor, which makes this early holo feel like a perfect symbol of Sinnoh’s proud, royal aesthetic.
Card History
For anime fans, Empoleon represents the evolution Dawn’s famously stubborn Piplup never chose, giving this card an extra layer of 'what could have been' for Diamond & Pearl viewers.
Card Reference
About Empoleon (Pokemon Diamond & Pearl #4)
Empoleon is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Diamond & Pearl set, card number 4. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Diamond & Pearl era, and was released in 2007. The current market price is $23.83, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 2 listings currently for sale.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $16.08 to $23.83, with a median of $19.86.
Card details
- Card Number
- #4
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2007
- Language
- English
- Era
- Diamond & Pearl
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Empoleon from Pokemon Diamond & Pearl #4?
The current market price of Empoleon is $23.83. 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 Diamond & Pearl set, card number 4, released in 2007.
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 200 PSA graded copies tracked.
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