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Empoleon - Brilliant Stars (#37)
- Number
- 37
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- Energy
- Water
The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.
Empoleon - Brilliant Stars
Empoleon is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the Brilliant Stars Pokémon TCG set, released 2022, illustrated by Kouki Saitou. It sits at card number 37 in the Brilliant Stars checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 160 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a holofoil rare. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $0.43 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 (#37 in Brilliant Stars) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 34Weak
Weak market heat.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay live marketplace
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Search eBay manually →Market price history
Sale History 42 sales · since 2022-11-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
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| RAW | $1.66 | ||
| RAW | $1.90 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.35 | ||
| RAW | $2.40 | ||
| RAW | $2.17 | ||
| RAW | $1.65 | ||
| RAW | $2.04 | ||
| RAW | $1.77 | ||
| RAW | $1.89 | ||
| RAW | $2.04 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.03 | ||
| RAW | $1.90 | ||
| RAW | $1.65 | ||
| RAW | $1.81 | ||
| RAW | $2.11 | ||
| RAW | $2.46 | ||
| RAW | $1.74 | ||
| RAW | $2.09 | ||
| RAW | $1.72 | ||
| RAW | $1.74 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $1.67 | ||
| RAW | $1.51 | ||
| RAW | $1.97 | ||
| RAW | $1.75 | ||
| RAW | $2.20 | ||
| RAW | $2.05 | ||
| RAW | $2.31 | ||
| RAW | $2.13 | ||
| RAW | $2.13 | ||
| RAW | $2.09 | ||
| RAW | $2.13 | ||
| RAW | $2.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.95 | ||
| RAW | $1.73 | ||
| RAW | $1.61 | ||
| RAW | $1.61 | ||
| RAW | $1.61 | ||
| RAW | $1.61 |
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 Brilliant Stars worth?
Recent recorded market price is $0.43 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10) across 2 variants. See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Empoleon?
This printing is a holofoil rare (the card is labeled "Rare Holo" 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?
Kouki Saitou illustrated this card. See Kouki Saitou'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 Brilliant Stars set released in 2022, so this card (#37 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 this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Brilliant Stars 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.