Empoleon

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Empoleon - Plasma Freeze (#117)

Pokémon Stage 2 Rare Secret HP 140
TCGplayer market reference
$375.00
holofoil
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Number
117
Illustrator
Ayaka Yoshida
Energy
Water
This extremely rare Pokémon is a different color than usual. It is very hard to find.
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Empoleon - Plasma Freeze

Empoleon is a Rare Secret Pokémon card from the Plasma Freeze Pokémon TCG set, released 2013, illustrated by Ayaka Yoshida. It sits at card number 117 in the Plasma Freeze checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 140 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.

In collector terms, this is a secret rare, numbered above the printed set total. The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $375.00. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Empoleon has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#117 in Plasma Freeze) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 85Elite

Strong market heat, grading upside.

Market Heat 100

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 92

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 60

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 68

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-09. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

holofoil
$375.00 market
Low $275.00 Mid $275.00 High $275.00

Where to buy on eBay 21 active listings · updated 2615m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$375
Low
$78.24
Oct 2024
High
$375
Oct 2026
Avg
$228
Days tracked
242
data points
Change
+347.5%
since first tracked
Tracked since Feb 1, 2021 · 242 data points

Sale History 279 sales · since 2021-02-01

PSA 10 high $1847.50 PSA 9 high $700.00 Raw high $221.87
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $221.87
RAW $204.50
RAW $199.25
RAW $152.50
RAW $150.57
RAW $132.50
RAW $152.19
RAW $125.15
RAW $122.31
RAW $100.76
RAW $113.58
RAW $121.33
RAW $102.22
RAW $99.53
RAW $92.82
? Card FAQ

Empoleon FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Empoleon from Plasma Freeze worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $375.00. Card record updated 2026-10-09. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.

How rare is Empoleon?

This printing is a secret rare, numbered above the printed set total (the card is labeled "Rare Secret" on the checklist). Empoleon has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated Empoleon?

Ayaka Yoshida illustrated this card. See Ayaka Yoshida's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.

When was Empoleon released?

The Plasma Freeze set released in 2013, so this card (#117 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy Empoleon?

The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.

Is Empoleon legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.