Empoleon

Plasma Freeze · #117 · Rare Secret

$293US · TCGplayer

$133EU · Cardmarket

-14%7-day (EU)

+7%30-day (EU)

Rare SecretRarity

#4 of 122Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: flat this week; a top chase card in its set; notably pricier in the US.

TCGplayer (US) (holofoil)

Tier	USD
Low	$275
Market	$293
Mid	$275
High	$275

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€123.43
Avg 1-day	€179.00
Avg 7-day	€144.13
Avg 30-day	€115.21
Low	€35.00

Authenticity check

At $293, Empoleon is in the price tier counterfeiters actually print. Before paying for a raw copy, run the quick physical checks — and be suspicious of any copy offered well under market.

Light test: real cards have an opaque middle layer — shine a phone light through the card; if it glows through easily, walk away.
Texture & print: under magnification real cards show a fine rosette dot pattern; fakes look flat, blurry, or oversaturated (the back's blue is a common tell).
Font & layout: compare the HP, energy symbols and set number against the card image above — fakes routinely get spacing and symbols subtly wrong.
The price itself: a raw Empoleon offered under about $147 is where fakes and bait listings live — run the exact price through our deal checker.

→ Full spot-a-fake checklist → Verifying graded slabs

FAQ

How much is Empoleon (Plasma Freeze #117) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Empoleon from Plasma Freeze is worth about $293 (TCGplayer US market) and around €133.30 (Cardmarket EU). Prices move constantly — check the live links before buying or selling.

Is Empoleon rare?

Its rarity is listed as Rare Secret and it ranks #4 of 122 by value in Plasma Freeze. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

What's the most valuable card in Plasma Freeze?

By current US market price, it's Ultra Ball at $699.

Is Empoleon's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's -14% over 7 days, +7% over 30 days. That's an early momentum signal, not a guarantee — collectible prices are volatile and can reverse quickly.

Where can I check Empoleon's live price?

See the current TCGplayer (US) market price here: Empoleon on TCGplayer ↗.

How can I tell if a Empoleon is fake?

Because it trades at $293, Empoleon is a counterfeit target. The fast checks: the light test (real cards have an opaque middle layer), print texture under magnification, and font/symbol accuracy — full checklist in the Authenticity section above. And sanity-check the price: a copy offered far below $293 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.