Question 1

What is the current market value of Empoleon #38?

Accepted Answer

Empoleon from BREAKthrough is currently trading around $2.07. Week-over-week movement is lower by 11.2%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($1.99), by 3.8%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $1.62 to $2.39 (37% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Empoleon #38 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent pricing has softened by 11.2% over 7 days, with the card now 13% below its 90-day high. Observed 90-day bounds of $1.62 and $2.39 create a 37% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Current value is 3.8% above its 30-day reference ($1.99). No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Empoleon #38 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Empoleon appears in BREAKthrough, released in 2015. Card flavor text reads: "The three horns that extend from its beak attest to its power. The leader has the biggest horns." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Holo. Printed HP is 140. Energy typing is Water. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. Empoleon evolves from Prinplup. Notable ability on this print: "Dignified Fighter". Attack line includes "Hydro Splash". Grass weakness applies to this print. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Empoleon cards available?

Accepted Answer

Empoleon sits within a broader pool of Empoleon variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.74 and $223.89 (30155% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($42.97), this card is -95%. Notable alternatives include Empoleon #35 (Legendary Treasures) at $7.91, Empoleon #29 (Dark Explorers) at $1.72, Empoleon #117 (Plasma Freeze) at $223.89, and Empoleon #BW56 (BW Black Star Promos) at $7.54.

Question 5

What set is Empoleon #38 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for BREAKthrough is 2015. BREAKthrough is grouped under the XY era. The checklist contains 165 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 11 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Within this set, Empoleon is card number 38 with a Rare Holo designation.

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