Empoleon is a Stage 2 Water-type Pokémon with 130 HP. It was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and is part of the Platinum set, released in the mid-2000s era…
Set: Platinum
Number: 26/127
Rarity: Rare
Set
About the Empoleon Pokémon Card
Empoleon is a Water-type Pokémon card with 130 HP from the Platinum set, part of the Platinum series. It carries the collector number 26/127 and is classified as Rare. The Platinum set was released on February 11, 2009.
The card includes the flavor text: “If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.”.
Empoleon Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Empoleon
Card number: 26/127
Set: Platinum
Series: Platinum
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 2
Type: Water
HP: 130
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita
Release date: February 11, 2009
National Pokédex number: 395
Why Collect the Empoleon Pokémon Card?
Empoleon is a solid addition to the Platinum set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Empoleon Pokémon Card
Empoleon was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Empoleon Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Empoleon is about $9.29. Recent listings range from roughly $8.32 (low) to
00 (high), with a mid-point near $9.88. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Platinum set has a median card value near $5.25 and an average near
6.56, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -43% over the last 7 days and -31% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Platinum set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Empoleon Pokémon Card
Whether Empoleon is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
How Rare Is the Empoleon Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Empoleon are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Other Printings of Empoleon
Empoleon appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Plasma Freeze 117 (around
90), Diamond & Pearl 4 (around
5.33) and Majestic Dawn 17 (around
4.91).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Empoleon Pokémon Card
The Empoleon pokémon card is a Rare card from the Platinum set (Platinum series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Platinum set. Its current aggregated market price is about $9.29; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Empoleon card from?
Empoleon is from the Platinum set (Platinum series), numbered 26/127 with the Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Empoleon card?
Empoleon is classified as Rare.
How much is the Empoleon 26/127 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $9.29, within a recent range of roughly $8.32 to
00. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Empoleon card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
How rare is the Empoleon card?
Rare cards like Empoleon are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Platinum set released?
The Platinum set was released on February 11, 2009.
Are there other printings of Empoleon?
Yes. Empoleon appears on 13 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
