Question 1

What is the current market value of Empoleon #29?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Empoleon in Dark Explorers at roughly $1.76. Week-over-week movement is lower by 13.1%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($1.61), by 9.1%. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.72 and a peak around $2.06 (76% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Empoleon #29 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: The market retraced 13.1% this week, and current pricing sits 15% below its recent high watermark. With a 76% 90-day spread ($0.72-$2.06), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($1.61), the card is trading 9.1% higher. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Empoleon #29 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Empoleon appears in Dark Explorers, released in 2012. 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 Rare Holo. Printed HP is 140. Energy typing is Water. As an evolution, Empoleon develops from Prinplup. Notable ability on this print: "Diving Draw". Notable move text references "Attack Command". The card has a weakness to Lightning. 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 print. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.80 and $223.89 (27886% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($41.55), this card is -96%. Notable alternatives include Empoleon #35 (Legendary Treasures) at $8.08, Empoleon #117 (Plasma Freeze) at $223.89, Empoleon #BW56 (BW Black Star Promos) at $7.54, and Empoleon #4 (Diamond & Pearl) at $3.94.

Question 5

What set is Empoleon #29 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Dark Explorers is 2012. It belongs to the Black & White series. The checklist contains 111 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 14 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Dark Explorers checklist, Empoleon occupies position #29 as a Rare Holo card.

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