Empoleon 117 / 116

Plasma Freeze Rare Secret

Empoleon 117 / 116 is listed as Rare Secret in Plasma Freeze, illustrated by Ayaka Yoshida.

Current market value

As of August 18, 2026

TCGPlayer · Holofoil $293

Listed low: $275
Cardmarket: €217

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Collector no.: 117 / 116
Series: Black & White
Released: May 8, 2013
Illustrator: Ayaka Yoshida

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TCGPlayer price history

175 recorded catalog market-reference points from MonZap’s card database.

As of Jul 13, 2026

Start: $155Sep 17, 2025
Latest: $293Jul 13, 2026
Period change: +$139+89.7%
Observed range: $128–$293365 days requested

Sep 17, 2025Sep 17, 2025 to Jul 13, 2026Jul 13, 2026

This is TCGPlayer catalog history, not eBay sold-price data. Older points may use the preferred finish available at that update, so verify finish and condition before comparing.

TCGPlayer finish and condition references

Marketplace variants below belong to this same catalog printing and intentionally canonicalize to this page.

Finish	Market	Low	Mid	High
Holofoil	$293	$275	$275	$275

Latest available price date: September 17, 2026. Raw, graded, damaged, autographed, and unusually scarce copies can sell differently.

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Empoleon Card Details

Use the set name and collector number together when comparing listings. Empoleon 117 / 116 belongs to Plasma Freeze, a Black & White series release from May 8, 2013. That combination distinguishes this printing from cards with the same character name in other expansions.

Set: Plasma Freeze
Series: Black & White
Number: 117 / 116
Rarity: Rare Secret
Category: Pokémon · Stage 2
Type: Water
HP: 140
Illustrator: Ayaka Yoshida
Pokédex: #395

What Is On This Card?

Evolves from: Prinplup

Ability

Diving Draw

Once during your turn (before your attack), you may discard 1 card from your hand. Then, draw 2 cards.

Attack · 10× damage

Attack Command

Water energy. Does 10 damage times the number of Pokémon in play (both yours and your opponent's).

This extremely rare Pokémon is a different color than usual. It is very hard to find.

How To Research This Printing

Start with the image, Plasma Freeze set name, and 117 / 116 collector number. Those identifiers matter more than the character name alone because the Pokémon TCG can reuse names across reprints, promos, alternate artwork, and later expansions.

Next, match the finish and condition. A holofoil, reverse holofoil, unlimited, or first-edition listing may carry a different reference price even when it belongs to the same card printing. Grading adds another layer: raw marketplace references should not be treated as prices for PSA, Beckett, or CGC slabs.

Finally, compare the visible update date with current marketplace listings and recent sold results. MonZap gives you a fast catalog reference, set context, and scanner workflow, while the linked marketplaces help you check what is available right now.