Empoleon #117 (Pokemon Plasma Freeze)
Empoleon #117 from Pokemon Plasma Freeze is worth about $350.00 raw (Near Mint) and $3,150 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $210–$298 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $350.00 | $210 – $298 |
| Lightly Played | $280.00 | $168 – $238 |
| Moderately Played | $210.00 | $126 – $178 |
| Heavily Played | $140.00 | $84 – $119 |
| Damaged | $87.50 | $52 – $74 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $3,150 | $1,890 – $2,678 |
| PSA 9.5 | $1,433 | $860 – $1,218 |
| PSA 9 | $1,302 | $781 – $1,107 |
| PSA 8 | $963 | $578 – $819 |
| PSA 7 | $584 | $351 – $497 |
| BGS 10 | $4,095 | $2,457 – $3,481 |
| CGC 10 | $1,890 | $1,134 – $1,606 |
| SGC 10 | $1,890 | $1,134 – $1,606 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $210–$298 | $0 | $0 | $210–$298 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $350.00 | −$46.38 | −$0.00 | $303.62 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $332.50 | −$36.21 | −$0.00 | $296.29 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $3,150 | $2,690 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $1,302 | $1,087 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $963 | $793 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $350 | $261 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Empoleon #117
The Empoleon #117 from Pokemon Plasma Freeze is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $350.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $3,150. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.