Empoleon
- Set
- Platinum
- Number
- 26
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- Energy
- Water
If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe.
Empoleon - Platinum
Empoleon is a Rare Pokémon card from the Platinum Pokémon TCG set, released 2009, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It sits at card number 26 in the Platinum checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 130 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a standard rare, pulled roughly 1 per pack. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $5.91 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), 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 (#26 in Platinum) 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 Platinum worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $5.91 across 2 variants. 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 standard rare, pulled roughly 1 per pack (the card is labeled "Rare" 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?
Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card. See Mitsuhiro Arita'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 Platinum set released in 2009. This specific card (#26 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 Platinum 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.