Empoleon 81/131 – SM - Forbidden Light (Holo Rare)

Pokémon · SM - Forbidden Light · Holo Rare

Empoleon 81/131 Price

Empoleon (81/131, Holo Rare) from SM - Forbidden Light is worth $0.93 to $1.01 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Reverse Holofoil to Holofoil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Holofoil sells for €0.96.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $1.01
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €0.96
30-day change: 0.0%
Printings: 2

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Empoleon prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Holofoil	$1.01	€0.96
Reverse Holofoil	$0.93	€1.54

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: SM - Forbidden Light
Card number: 81/131
Rarity: Holo Rare
Released: May 4, 2018
Illustrator: nagimiso
Stage: Stage 2
HP: 160
Card type: Metal
Attack: [1M] Total Command (20×)
This attack does 20 damage for each Benched Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's).
Attack: [1MM] Whirlpool (90)
Discard an Energy from your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Weakness: Rx2
Resistance: P-20
Retreat cost: 2

Empoleon: common questions

How much is Empoleon 81/131 worth?

Empoleon (81/131, Holo Rare) from SM - Forbidden Light is worth $0.93 to $1.01 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Reverse Holofoil to Holofoil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Holofoil sells for €0.96.

What set is Empoleon from?

Empoleon is card 81/131 in SM - Forbidden Light, released May 4, 2018. Its rarity is Holo Rare. Illustrated by nagimiso.

Is Empoleon going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Holofoil price on TCGplayer moved from $1.01 (September 5, 2026) to $1.01 (October 3, 2026), a change of 0.0%. The 30-day low was $1.01 and the high $1.01.

How do I check what my Empoleon is worth?

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