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Empoleon [Reverse Holo]
Diamond & Pearl•2008
$18.00Market Price
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Empoleon [Reverse Holo] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
This Majestic Dawn Empoleon is a Stage 2 Water-type card with the spread attack Dual Splash and the risky bench-scaling Surf Together, giving it a very Sinnoh-era feel where big evolutions often rewarded full-board setups.
In-Game
The card’s flavor text is lifted directly from Pokémon Pearl, tying this print to Empoleon’s original Gen IV debut as the Emperor Pokémon that can swim "as fast as a jet boat."
Set Lore
Empoleon fits perfectly in Majestic Dawn because the set is a Diamond & Pearl-era expansion built around Generation IV Pokémon, making this card feel like a true snapshot of Sinnoh’s first TCG wave.
Artist
Collectors who chase illustrator runs may love this card even more, since it was drawn by Kent Kanetsuna, a Generation IV and V Pokémon TCG artist whose work appears across dozens of cards from the era.
Cultural Impact
Empoleon stands out among starter evolutions because it debuted in Generation IV as the final form of Piplup while carrying the rare Water/Steel typing, which helped cement its reputation as one of Sinnoh’s most distinctive fully evolved starters.
Card Reference
About Empoleon [Reverse Holo]
Empoleon [Reverse Holo] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Majestic Dawn set, card number 17. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Diamond & Pearl era, and was released in 2008. The current market price is $18.00, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Majestic Dawn
- Card Number
- #17
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 2008
- Language
- English
- Era
- Diamond & Pearl
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Empoleon [Reverse Holo]?
The current market price of Empoleon [Reverse Holo] is $18.00. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Empoleon [Reverse Holo] from?
Empoleon [Reverse Holo] is from the Pokemon Majestic Dawn set, card number 17, released in 2008.
Is Empoleon [Reverse Holo] worth grading?
Whether Empoleon [Reverse Holo] 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 [Reverse Holo]?
You can buy or sell Empoleon [Reverse Holo] 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.