Empoleon ex · Phantasmal Flames, what to know.
About the Empoleon ex card
Empoleon ex is card 114 of 130 in Phantasmal Flames, released in January 2026, an Ultra Rare. It is a Stage 2 Metal-type with 320 HP.
As a Stage 2, it evolves from Prinplup, which places Empoleon ex deeper in its line and means most collectors hold it alongside the cards it evolves from.
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
On a holo like Empoleon ex, surface is the grade cap. The metal foil shows hairlines under raking light, and the print reveals scratches that flat scans miss. Centering on the left and right borders is the second thing to check.
If you are collecting Empoleon ex
If you are buying Empoleon ex, work in order: confirm the print variant first, then the grade, then price against recent sales for that exact variant and grade. Price the Empoleon ex against the population report, since modern holo supply is large.
