
#29/108Illus. Naoki Saito
Holo Rare
Empoleon
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Holofoil
Reverse Holo
54/ 100
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Collector's readWhat it means for your master set
Set position
42 of 207
A mid-value card in the set
Demand vs rarity Est.
4.2×
Well above its rarity · others at this rarity sell for about $2.53
Cost to complete
<1%
of the ~$5151 to finish Dark Explorers
Completion difficulty Est.
Medium
A moderate pickup for the set
Where it sits in the price lifecycle
Release Hype
Post-Release Correction
Stable / Reprint Risk
End-of-Print Spike
Out-of-Print Maturation
Buy timingDark Explorers is out of print, so supply only tightens over time. Buy a clean copy when you find one rather than waiting for a dip.
Out of print · pricing trending up · estimated
Set landscapeWhere this card sits in Dark Explorers
fewermore cards
Common
1
7
9
8
7
1
33
Uncommon
1
4
18
3
7
2
35
Rare
1
11
3
4
19
Ultra Rare
3
4
5
12
Secret Rare
1
2
3
Holo Rare
5
2
2
9
all
2
12
43
16
23
8
7
111
0.5
1
5
15
50
150
150+
Columns = resale price up to $X (log) · shade = cards in cell (log) · right & bottom = totals · white ring = this card
VariantsCard variants
Variants are the different finishes of the same card — the standard print, reverse holo, and any special patterns. A complete master set needs every variant below, so track each one in your collection.
| Variant | Note | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse Holo 29/108 | Reverse-holo variant. | $10.57 |
| Holofoil 29/108 | Holofoil variant. | $6.70 |
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Type
Pokémon
Element
Water
Stage
Stage 2
HP
140
Rarity
Holo Rare
Artist
Naoki Saito
AbilityDiving Draw
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may discard 1 card from your hand. If you do, draw 2 cards.
WAttack Command
10×
Does 10 damage times the number of Pokémon in play (both yours and your opponent's).
Weakness
LLightningx2
Resistance
None
Retreat
CC
Plan your Black & White Dark Explorers master set
Track every card, see what you're missing, and lay out your binder page by page.

















