Empoleon 38/162
Pokemon card from BREAKthrough · released Nov 4, 2015
Empoleon is a Rare Water-type Stage 2 Pokemon card, number 38/162 in BREAKthrough (released Nov 4, 2015), illustrated by Satoshi Shirai. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$1.73 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$1.65 to ~$1.73, up 4.8%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$1.07 | ~$0.60 | ~$1.00 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$1.73 | ~$0.75 | ~$1.73 | 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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TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
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Card details
| Set | BREAKthrough |
| Number | 38/162 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Water |
| HP | 140 |
| Stage | Stage 2 — evolves from Prinplup |
| Artist | Satoshi Shirai |
| Format legality | Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number38/162Card 38 of the 162 in the main BREAKthrough list.
- Set symbol
The small BREAKthrough 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. Satoshi Shirai” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Ability: Dignified FighterEach of your Basic Pokémon's attacks does 20 more damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Hydro Splash70
Weakness: Grass ×2 · Retreat cost: 2
Other Empoleon printings
More BREAKthrough cards
All Empoleon cards · BREAKthrough price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.