Question 1

What is the current market value of Empoleon #BW56?

Accepted Answer

Empoleon (BW Black Star Promos) is presently valued at about $12.79 in raw condition. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at -1.7%. That is close to the 30-day average of $13.04. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $10.39 to $13.05 (21% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Promo.

Question 2

Is Empoleon #BW56 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: The latest week is near flat (-1.7%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. The 90-day range spans $10.39 to $13.05 (21% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($13.04), pricing is near equilibrium. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Empoleon #BW56 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Empoleon appears in BW Black Star Promos, released in 2011. The printed flavor text states: "If anyone were to hurt its pride, it would slash them with wings that can cleave through an ice floe." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 140. Energy typing is Water. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. As an evolution, Empoleon develops from Prinplup. Attack line includes "Fury Attack" and "Cold Crush". The card has a weakness to Lightning. The retreat cost for this card is 2. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Empoleon cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Empoleon printings create a useful comparison set for Empoleon. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.27-$5.95, a 2104% band. Against the sample mean of $1.45, this card is +782%. Notable alternatives include Empoleon #38 (BREAKthrough) at $0.93, Empoleon #37 (Brilliant Stars) at $0.27, Empoleon #56 (Cosmic Eclipse) at $0.40, and Empoleon #81 (Forbidden Light) at $0.83.

Question 5

What set is Empoleon #BW56 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for BW Black Star Promos is 2011. It belongs to the Black & White series. With 101 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 15 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the BW Black Star Promos checklist, Empoleon occupies position #BW56 as a Promo card.

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