Empoleon 29/108
Pokemon card from Dark Explorers · released May 9, 2012
Empoleon is a Rare Water-type Stage 2 Pokemon card, number 29/108 in Dark Explorers (released May 9, 2012), illustrated by Naoki Saito. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$10.57 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$9.86 to ~$10.57, up 7.2%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$6.18 | ~$4.30 | ~$6.25 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$10.57 | ~$5.19 | ~$14.85 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Sealed Dark Explorers products
TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
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Card details
| Set | Dark Explorers |
| Number | 29/108 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Water |
| HP | 140 |
| Stage | Stage 2 — evolves from Prinplup |
| Artist | Naoki Saito |
| Format legality | Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number29/108Card 29 of the 108 in the main Dark Explorers list.
- Set symbol
The small Dark Explorers symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityRare: a black star.
- Illustrator“Illus. Naoki Saito” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Ability: Diving DrawOnce during your turn (before your attack), you may discard a card from your hand. If you do, draw 2 cards.
Attack Command10Does 10 damage times the number of Pokémon in play (both yours and your opponent's).
Weakness: Lightning ×2 · Retreat cost: 2
Other Empoleon printings
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.