Empoleon #38/162
Pokemon card from BREAKthrough · released 2015-11-04
Empoleon is a Rare Water-type Stage 2 Pokemon card, number 38/162 of the BREAKthrough set (released 2015-11-04), illustrated by Satoshi Shirai. Its highest TCGplayer market price is ~$1.53 for the Reverse Holofoil finish, updated 2026-08-22.
Prices by finish
| Finish | Market price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | $1.02 | $0.60 | $0.99 | TCGplayer ↗ |
| Reverse Holofoil | $1.53 | $0.66 | $1.53 | TCGplayer ↗ |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, updated 2026-08-22 — not appraisals. Condition and grading change real-world value.
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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 |
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 2026-08-22; prices via TCGplayer via TCGCSV, updated 2026-08-22. Not official values.