Question 1

What is the current market value of Empoleon #117?

Accepted Answer

For Empoleon in Plasma Freeze, the current reference price is $180.00. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at 0.0%. That is close to the 30-day average of $179.50. The 90-day window shows a floor near $130.00 and a peak around $180.00 (28% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Rare Secret.

Question 2

Is Empoleon #117 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: The latest week is near flat (0.0%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. Observed 90-day bounds of $130.00 and $180.00 create a 28% band, matching a moderate-volatility profile. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($179.50), pricing is near equilibrium. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +1492% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $722.16, while PSA 10 is $2865.57.

Question 3

What is Empoleon #117 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2013, Plasma Freeze introduced this print of Empoleon. The printed flavor text states: "This extremely rare Pokémon is a different color than usual. It is very hard to find." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Secret. Printed HP is 140. Energy typing is Water. As an evolution, Empoleon develops from Prinplup. Printed ability include "Diving Draw". Attack line includes "Attack Command". The card has a weakness to Lightning. The retreat cost for this card is 2. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Empoleon cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Empoleon printings create a useful comparison set for Empoleon. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.31 to $12.79 (4026% spread). The current card sits +6845% versus the sampled alternative average of $2.59. Notable alternatives include Empoleon #BW56 (BW Black Star Promos) at $12.79, Empoleon #38 (BREAKthrough) at $0.89, Empoleon #37 (Brilliant Stars) at $0.31, and Empoleon #56 (Cosmic Eclipse) at $0.41.

Question 5

What set is Empoleon #117 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Plasma Freeze is 2013. Series classification for this set is Black & White. With 122 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 13 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Empoleon (#117) is one of the Rare Secret prints in this expansion.

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