| Set | Plasma Freeze |
| Card number | 117 |
| Rarity | Rare Secret |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 140 |
| Artist | Ayaka Yoshida |
| Released | May 2013 |
Empoleon #117 Value (Plasma Freeze)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Sitting fourth in Plasma Freeze's price hierarchy, Empoleon 117 is a Rare Secret Pokémon from the set's May 2013 release. Ayaka Yoshida handled the artwork for this late-numbered Black & White collectible, whose secret-rare placement and comparatively expensive raw market distinguish it from Empoleon's ordinary set appearances.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $427.34 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €1,200 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €124.99 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €156.43 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 32 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $5,000 |
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Why Empoleon #117 is priced where it is
Empoleon #117 is a Rare Secret Pokémon card from Plasma Freeze, the Black & White era (2013). It ranks as number 2 by price out of 122 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. A PSA 10 sells for about 12x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price rose +70%, from $250.71 to $427.34. The illustration is by Ayaka Yoshida.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 8 | $277.52 | 1 |
| BGS | 9 | $793.67 | 2 |
| CGC | 7 | $252.23 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $5,000 | 1 |
| PSA | 9 | $766.36 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $727.71 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $452.34 | 4 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Empoleon price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €1,200 | $427.34 |
| Oct 2026 | €1,469 | $367.97 |
| Sep 2026 | €728.33 | $250.71 |
| Aug 2026 | €725.00 | $250.71 |
| Jul 2026 | €732.95 | $193.60 |
| Jun 2026 | €750.00 | $111.11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Empoleon #117 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $427.34, a PSA 10 sells for around $5,000 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €1,200. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Empoleon #117 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Empoleon #117 sells for about $5,000 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $427.34 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Empoleon #117 rare?
Empoleon #117 is printed at Rare Secret rarity and ranks number 2 by price among the 122 cards in Plasma Freeze. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Empoleon #117 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it rose +70% to about $427.34. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Empoleon #117 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 11.7x raw ($4,573 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Empoleon I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (117) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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