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Empoleon 26/127 Price

Empoleon (26/127, Rare) from Platinum is worth $3.11 to $10.82 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Reverse Holofoil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Reverse Holofoil sells for €7.12.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $10.82
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €7.12
30-day change: +17.5%
Printings: 2

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Empoleon prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Reverse Holofoil	$10.82	€7.12
Normal	$3.11	€1.94

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: Platinum
Card number: 26/127
Rarity: Rare
Released: February 11, 2009
Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
Stage: Stage 2
HP: 130
Card type: Water
Attack: [1W] Knock Off (40)
Choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking and discard it.
Attack: [2W] Jet Smash
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 70 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Empoleon can't use Jet Smash during your next turn.
Weakness: L+30
Retreat cost: 2

Empoleon: common questions

How much is Empoleon 26/127 worth?

Empoleon (26/127, Rare) from Platinum is worth $3.11 to $10.82 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Reverse Holofoil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Reverse Holofoil sells for €7.12.

What set is Empoleon from?

Empoleon is card 26/127 in Platinum, released February 11, 2009. Its rarity is Rare. Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.

Is Empoleon going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Reverse Holofoil price on TCGplayer moved from $9.21 (September 6, 2026) to $10.82 (October 4, 2026), a change of +17.5%. The 30-day low was $9.21 and the high $10.82.

How do I check what my Empoleon is worth?

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