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Empoleon

Rare
PokemonWater

🇺🇸 TCGPlayer (US)

holofoil
$5.07(L: $4.79 | H: $48.10)
reverse-holofoil
$9.38(L: $11.99 | H: $96.87)

🇪🇺 Cardmarket (EU)

Average Sell Price1.33
Low Price0.15
Trend Price1.22

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❤️ HP

140

⚡ Type

Water

⬆️ Evolves From

Prinplup

Abilities

Diving Draw

Once during your turn (before your attack), you may discard a card from your hand. If you do, draw 2 cards.

Ability

⚔️ Attacks

Attack CommandWater10

Does 10 damage times the number of Pokémon in play (both yours and your opponent's).

⚠️ Weaknesses

Lightning ××2

🏃 Retreat Cost

2

💎 Card Rarity & Info

RarityRare
Estimated Pull Rate~1 in 8 packs
PopularityGood Demand (60/100)
Release Year2012
IllustratorNaoki Saito

*Pull rates and print runs are estimates based on community data

🖨️ Print Information

Card Number29/111
IllustratorNaoki Saito
RarityRare
Release Year2012

👁️ Collector Interest

Good Demand
Interest Score60/100
Trend➡️ Stable
Collector Activity600+ active

Based on card value, rarity, and market activity

Flavor Text

"If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe."

📖 Pokédex Information

#395

📜 Legalities

Expanded

📦 Set Information

SetDark Explorers
SeriesBlack & White
Total Cards111
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🔍 Card Condition Guide

Gem Mint 10Perfect centering, no flaws
Mint 9Minor off-centering or tiny speck
Near Mint 7-8Some visible wear on edges or corners
Lightly Played 5-6Noticeable wear, minor scratches

*Higher grades significantly increase card value. Always inspect under good lighting.

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