Empoleon #56 (Pokemon Japanese Spiral Force)
Empoleon #56 from Pokemon Japanese Spiral Force is worth about $187.60 raw (Near Mint) and $760 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $113–$159 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $187.60 | $113 – $159 |
| Lightly Played | $150.08 | $90 – $128 |
| Moderately Played | $112.56 | $68 – $96 |
| Heavily Played | $75.04 | $45 – $64 |
| Damaged | $46.90 | $28 – $40 |
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 | $760 | $456 – $646 |
| PSA 9.5 | $503 | $302 – $428 |
| PSA 9 | $457 | $274 – $389 |
| PSA 8 | $282 | $170 – $240 |
| PSA 7 | $120 | $72 – $102 |
| BGS 10 | $988 | $593 – $840 |
| CGC 10 | $375 | $225 – $319 |
| SGC 10 | $456 | $274 – $388 |
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 | $113–$159 | $0 | $0 | $113–$159 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $187.60 | −$24.86 | −$0.00 | $162.74 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $178.22 | −$19.41 | −$0.00 | $158.81 | 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. Japanese cards typically gem at higher rates due to tighter QC.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 45% | $760 | $616 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $457 | $354 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $282 | $202 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $188 | $120 |
"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 #56
The Empoleon #56 from Pokemon Japanese Spiral Force is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $187.60. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $760. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.