Cards › BREAKthrough › #38
Empoleon
- Set
- BREAKthrough
- Number
- 38
- Illustrator
- Satoshi Shirai
- Energy
- Water
The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns.
Empoleon - BREAKthrough
Empoleon is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the BREAKthrough Pokémon TCG set, released 2015, illustrated by Satoshi Shirai. It sits at card number 38 in the BREAKthrough checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 140 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a standard holofoil rare - roughly 1 per booster pack in modern sets. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $1.23 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 (#38 in BREAKthrough) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
Prices USD 9 hours ago · 2026-04-26 08:12 UTC
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 BREAKthrough worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $1.23 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 holofoil rare - roughly 1 per booster pack in modern sets (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?
Satoshi Shirai illustrated this card. See Satoshi Shirai'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 BREAKthrough set released in 2015. This specific card (#38 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 BREAKthrough 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.