japan-arb · holo
Empoleon
EX Battle Boost (JP) · #27 · Japanese · released 2013
Raw market price
$81est.
Why this card matters
pop
JP ¥13k raw suggests moderate supply pressure, but PSA 10 pop at $2 signals either tiny graded pop or collapsed grade premium — not a scarcity story.
demand
Empoleon has loyal Sinnoh nostalgia and steady collector pull, but EX Battle Boost is a niche JP-only set with limited Western crossover demand.
artist
Holo finish adds tactile appeal and EX Battle Boost holos are visually clean, but rarity listed as n/a and no standout artist pedigree to amplify premium.
catalyst
30d momentum is dead flat at 0% and PSA 10 comps at $2 vs $81 raw is deeply broken — grading economics are negative. No catalyst visible.
Graded comps on record
$2
PSA 10
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Market data recorded 2026-07-10 from licensed market sources. MASTER records prices daily and never invents a number — estimated values are always labeled. Not financial advice.