Empoleon ex · Phantasmal Flames, what to know.
About the Empoleon ex card
Numbered 70 of 130 in Phantasmal Flames, released in January 2026, Empoleon ex is a Double Rare, a Stage 2 Metal-type carrying 320 HP.
It evolves from Prinplup, so Empoleon ex is a later-stage card that set-builders usually slot into a full evolution run rather than buy alone.
Illustrated by 5ban Graphics.
What is Empoleon ex worth?
Empoleon ex is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Phantasmal Flames's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Phantasmal Flames holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Empoleon ex before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
For graded buyers, the holo window on Empoleon ex is where most points are won or lost. Surface scratches and foil misregistration are common on these cards, and centering was inconsistent enough that clean PSA 10s stay scarce. Read the metal foil at a 45-degree angle under strong light before committing.
If you are collecting Empoleon ex
For Empoleon ex, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Empoleon ex, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Empoleon ex holo for any raw purchase.
