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Empoleon
- Number
- BW56
- Illustrator
- Shin Nagasawa
- Energy
- Water
If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.
Empoleon - BW Black Star Promos
Empoleon is a Promo Pokémon card from the BW Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2011, illustrated by Shin Nagasawa. It sits at card number BW56 in the BW Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 140 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a promotional print, typically distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than booster packs. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $13.05, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Empoleon has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#BW56 in BW Black Star Promos) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
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Market Price History
Other printings of Empoleon
Empoleon FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Empoleon from BW Black Star Promos worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $13.05. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Empoleon?
This printing is a promotional print, typically distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than booster packs (the card is labeled "Promo" 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?
Shin Nagasawa illustrated this card. See Shin Nagasawa'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 BW Black Star Promos set released in 2011. This specific card (#BW56 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Empoleon?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the BW Black Star Promos set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.