Espeon · Aquapolis, what to know.
About the Espeon card
Numbered H9 of 182 in Aquapolis, released in January 2003, Espeon is a Rare Holo, a Stage 1 Psychic-type carrying 80 HP.
It evolves from Eevee, so Espeon is a later-stage card that set-builders usually slot into a full evolution run rather than buy alone.
Illustrated by Kyoko Umemoto.
About Espeon in the Pokémon world
The Psychic Eeveelution. Sleek lavender silhouette. One of the most beloved Eeveelution designs. Neo Discovery holo Espeon is one of the most-collected Generation 2 holos. Modern reprints (Evolving Skies VMAX, Prismatic Evolutions ex) drive sustained collector interest.
What is Espeon worth?
Espeon is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Aquapolis's value. The print variant decides most of it: a 1st Edition copy in high grade commands a large premium over a Shadowless or Unlimited one. In top-grade 1st Edition, Aquapolis 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 Espeon before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
For graded buyers, the holo window on Espeon is where most points are won or lost. Surface scratches and foil misregistration are common on Wizards-era cards, and centering was inconsistent enough that clean PSA 10s stay scarce. Read the psychic foil at a 45-degree angle under strong light before committing.
If you are collecting Espeon
When you go to buy Espeon, settle three things in order: the print variant, the condition, and a comp for that exact combination. A blended average across variants will mislead you on Espeon, so price the specific copy in front of you.
