Question 1

What is the current market value of Empoleon V #40?

Accepted Answer

For Empoleon V in Battle Styles, the current reference price is $1.02. Its 7-day trend is positive, up 2.5%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($0.88), by 16.5%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.69 to $1.05 (35% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Rare Holo V.

Question 2

Is Empoleon V #40 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Weekly movement is positive (2.5%), and value remains materially above its recent low (48%). With a 35% 90-day spread ($0.69-$1.05), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($0.88), the card is trading 16.5% higher. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +3618% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $17.84, while PSA 10 is $37.92.

Question 3

What is Empoleon V #40 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Empoleon V appears in Battle Styles, released in 2021. Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Holo V. Printed HP is 210. Energy typing is Water. Card subtype classification is Basic, V, and Rapid Strike. The card text reads: V rule: When your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. Printed ability include "Emperor's Eyes". The printed attacks highlight "Swirling Slice". It is weak to Lightning type energy. It requires 2 energy to retreat. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Empoleon cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Empoleon checklist helps contextualize this specific Empoleon V print. This comparison sample includes 3 alternatives across 2 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.81 and $61.68 (7515% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($22.68), this card is -96%. Notable alternatives include Empoleon V #145 (Battle Styles) at $5.56, Empoleon V #146 (Battle Styles) at $61.68, and Empoleon V #SWSH108 (SWSH Black Star Promos) at $0.81.

Question 5

What set is Empoleon V #40 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Battle Styles was released in 2021. Series classification for this set is Sword & Shield. With 183 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 5 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Empoleon V (#40) is one of the Rare Holo V prints in this expansion.

Empoleon V #40

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