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Empoleon - BREAKthrough (#38)
- 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 holofoil rare. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $1.40 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.
CIV 63Solid
Solid baseline metrics across the board.
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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Sale History 63 sales · since 2021-02-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
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| RAW | $1.58 | ||
| RAW | $1.02 | ||
| RAW | $1.21 | ||
| RAW | $1.49 | ||
| RAW | $0.98 | ||
| RAW | $1.30 | ||
| RAW | $1.97 | ||
| RAW | $2.22 | ||
| RAW | $1.98 | ||
| RAW | $1.84 | ||
| RAW | $1.73 | ||
| RAW | $1.65 | ||
| RAW | $1.79 | ||
| RAW | $2.28 | ||
| RAW | $2.13 | ||
| RAW | $2.16 | ||
| RAW | $2.16 | ||
| RAW | $1.96 | ||
| RAW | $2.23 | ||
| RAW | $2.50 | ||
| RAW | $2.13 | ||
| RAW | $2.51 | ||
| RAW | $2.07 | ||
| RAW | $1.63 | ||
| RAW | $1.95 | ||
| RAW | $1.97 | ||
| RAW | $1.82 | ||
| RAW | $1.81 | ||
| RAW | $1.54 | ||
| RAW | $1.53 | ||
| RAW | $1.49 | ||
| RAW | $1.82 | ||
| RAW | $1.77 | ||
| RAW | $1.55 | ||
| RAW | $1.38 | ||
| RAW | $1.54 | ||
| RAW | $1.76 | ||
| RAW | $1.98 | ||
| RAW | $1.85 | ||
| RAW | $1.84 | ||
| RAW | $2.44 | ||
| RAW | $1.63 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.80 | ||
| RAW | $2.51 | ||
| RAW | $2.51 | ||
| RAW | $2.13 | ||
| RAW | $1.70 | ||
| RAW | $1.59 | ||
| RAW | $1.39 | ||
| RAW | $1.23 | ||
| RAW | $1.54 | ||
| RAW | $1.79 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.79 | ||
| RAW | $1.79 | ||
| RAW | $1.50 | ||
| RAW | $1.77 | ||
| RAW | $1.76 | ||
| RAW | $1.69 | ||
| RAW | $1.97 | ||
| RAW | $2.24 | ||
| RAW | $2.24 |
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?
Recent recorded market price is $1.40 (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?
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, so this card (#38 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 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.