Vaporeon VMAX (S-P Promotional Cards 187\/S-P) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$2,765)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Pok\u00e9mon](\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27164350\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-22-4.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTo start things off, we have this Vaporeon VMAX card from the S-P Promotional Cards. The immense value of this card stems from its scarcity and exclusivity: it was only obtainable during three specific time periods and restricted to lottery winners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This card depicting the Dynamaxed form of Vaporeon was first issued via the Summer Pok\u00e9mon Card Campaign held from July to September 2021 with winners of a lottery receiving this card in October 2021. The next time this card was distributed was to lottery winners following the Champions League 2022 Fukuoka Winning Deck Prediction Campaign. Those who correctly predicted the tournament\u2019s winning deck would have their entries placed into a lottery; winners would receive the card in November 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the official Pok\u00e9mon Card YouTube Channel was launched in June 2022, this card would be distributed for the third and final time. Those who followed the official Pok\u00e9mon Card Channel Twitter account as well as those of its two new presenters, then tweeted a specific hashtag, between 12 and 17 June 2024 would be entered into a lottery with winners receiving this card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nJolteon \u2606 (PLAY Promotional Cards 023\/PLAY) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$2,376)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Pok\u00e9mon](\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27164354\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-23-2.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn 2003, the Pok\u00e9mon Players Club was introduced. Members could earn EXP through various methods such as attending or hosting an official event, playing in sanctioned Pok\u00e9mon TCG matches, or scanning an official Pok\u00e9mon product code, just to name a few. When a member accumulated 20,000 EXP, that member could trade in all their EXP for this card depicting a Shiny Jolteon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Pok\u00e9mon Players Club was only active for three years; it was discontinued in 2006. For this reason, only a limited number of Jolteon \u2606 cards are in circulation today; in addition, no new ones have been seen in almost two decades\u2014and there\u2019ll never be any more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On top of all of that, this card depicts the Shiny form of Jolteon; cards depicting Shiny Pok\u00e9mon are almost always among the most sought-after. In the case of Jolteon, this card is also the only card in Pok\u00e9mon TCG history to have a Shiny Jolteon on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFlareon (Split Earth 017\/088) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$1,142)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Pok\u00e9mon](\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27164358\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-24-3.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBy far the biggest driver of this card\u2019s value and demand is the set of which it\u2019s a part. Split Earth was one of two second-generation Pok\u00e9mon TCG sets (the other being Mysterious Mountains) that only ever received one print run. To this day, almost every card from those two sets\u2014even the most common ones\u2014can go for remarkable prices owing to their extreme scarcity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The card itself doesn\u2019t actually have any particularly outstanding features. On the surface, it appears to be nothing more than an ordinary Holographic Rare Flareon card. Of course, being an Eeveelution, it does inherently have a reasonably high level of fan appeal\u2014however, that effect is dwarfed by that of the circumstances of its set\u2019s distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There will likely never be another set with just one print run over its entire existence. Thus, this Flareon card (as well as all others from Split Earth and Mysterious Mountains) will always be among the most valuable Pok\u00e9mon TCG cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nDark Espeon (Darkness, and to Light\u2026) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$2,283)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Pok\u00e9mon](\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27164403\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-25-3.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSecond-generation set Darkness, and to Light\u2026 reintroduced Dark variants of Pok\u00e9mon while Light variants made their series debut. In fact, it was the only set in which Light variants were present; however, this card that\u2019s the pick of all Espeon cards obviously isn\u2019t one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This was the only Dark Espeon card ever released before Dark variants were discontinued after the third generation. It was also the only Dark Eeveelution variant in this set; Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon were all Light variants while Umbreon, as a Dark-type Pok\u00e9mon, could not have either variant form. These were likely key factors that raised this card\u2019s value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although their status among the Pok\u00e9mon TCG community has somewhat diminished over time, Dark variants did have a significant reputation boost back when this card was first released in 2001. This was because Dark variants were the first-ever non-standard Pok\u00e9mon\u2014long before Pok\u00e9mon-ex, Pok\u00e9mon VSTAR, or any of the others we know today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nUmbreon VMAX (Eevee Heroes [S6a] 095\/069) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$1,934)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Pok\u00e9mon](\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27164408\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-26-3.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nYou knew it was coming. In fact, we\u2019re pretty sure some of you scrolled to the Umbreon section as soon as you started reading this article\u2014and for good reason. After all, \u201cMoonbreon\u201d is arguably the most iconic card of the last five to 10 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite not even being close to the top of the pack in terms of financial value, Umbreon VMAX<\/a> has a reputation that none of the other cards here even approach. Why, then, is this card a modern-day \u201cHoly Grail\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor one thing, there\u2019s the highly evocative Full Art illustration that depicts a Dynamaxed Umbreon reaching out towards a sky lit with a full moon. It\u2019s not only a perfect representation of Umbreon as a Pok\u00e9mon; many owners of this card have claimed that viewing its image online doesn\u2019t do it justice. It has to be seen in person to be truly appreciated for what it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is also one of the rarest cards of one of the most-hyped sets ever. We know that Eeveelutions are extremely popular\u2014what more so a set primarily centered around them? Then there\u2019s the fact that as a community favorite, demand far outpaces supply as far as this card is concerned. Finally, it\u2019s Umbreon. While all eight Eeveelutions have major fan followings, Umbreon consistently polls highest among them. All these factors have given this Umbreon VMAX card a permanent place in Pok\u00e9mon TCG lore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nLeafeon (Leafeon vs Metagross Expert Deck [E] 004\/015) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$250)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Pok\u00e9mon](\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27164419\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-29-1.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpeaking of relative popularity to fellow Eeveelutions, we\u2019re now going to the other end of the scale. Leafeon, unfortunately, is the least popular of all eight Eeveelutions\u2014reflected in its relative lack of high-value cards as well as the relatively lower price of those cards. That being said, as an Eeveelution it still does have a significant draw\u2014such as with this card from the Leafeon vs Metagross Expert Deck [E].<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2009, the Leafeon vs Metagross Expert Deck [E] was released; it consisted of a Leafeon deck, a Metagross deck, and a CD-ROM which allowed users to create an account at the Online Battle Server and play the Pok\u00e9mon TCG online. However, this online Pok\u00e9mon TCG service was discontinued in August 2010 as part of preparation for the beginning of the Pok\u00e9mon TCG\u2019s fifth generation, giving this card prestige through its ensuing scarcity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This card also has a highly exclusive English version. Those who attended pre-release events for fourth-generation set Undaunted would receive a special promotional version of this card. Staff members at those events would receive that same card but with a special stamp on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGlaceon LV.X (Dawn Dash [DP4]) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$1,242)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Pok\u00e9mon](\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27164411\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-27-2.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe debut of Glaceon in fourth-generation set Dawn Dash [DP4] saw the most coveted and valuable iteration of the Ice-type Eeveelution. While there was also a Leafeon LV.X card which was just as rare in that same set, it ended up not even coming close to Glaceon LV.X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that Glaceon\u2019s first-ever Pok\u00e9mon TCG came in Dawn Dash [DP4] increases the desirability and thus value of this card. It\u2019s also one of just three LV.X cards in that set; the LV.X cards are the rarest cards in the set. Glaceon LV.X also had gameplay viability due to its Pok\u00e9-Body of Chilly Breath which prevented the opponent from using any Pok\u00e9-Power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, the fact that this is a LV.X card elevates its status because LV.X cards were discontinued at the end of Gen 4. All things considered, Glaceon LV.X is the standout card of Dawn Dash [DP4] for good reason and a bright spot in what is generally regarded as the \u201cdark age\u201d of the Pok\u00e9mon TCG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nSylveon ex (Pok\u00e9Kyun Collection [CP3] 026\/032) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$647)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"Pok\u00e9mon](\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/27164415\/In-article-image-tcg-one-card-28-1.webp\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nLast but not least, we come to the most recently-introduced Eeveelution: Sylveon. Of all the cards depicting Sylveon, the Sylveon ex card from the Pok\u00e9Kyun Collection [CP3], a sixth-generation subset, is the clear pick of the lot. While Sylveon is indeed the second-most popular Eeveelution behind Umbreon, that isn\u2019t the sole reason why this Double Rare (RR) card is a major acquisition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every card in the Pok\u00e9Kyun Collection [CP3] comes with a gloss coating and a special holofoil inset. On the left side on the card are images of several charms that refer to the characteristics of the Pok\u00e9mon depicted. On top of that, the Full Art illustration\u2019s inclusion of an Eevee hanging on to one of Sylveon\u2019s ribbon-like feelers add a sense of whimsy and fun to the card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There was also an error on the part of Creatures Inc. that inadvertently greatly increased the value of the corrected version. The Sylveon ex card which could be obtained from Pok\u00e9Kyun Collection [CP3] booster packs had a white dot where another Energy symbol ought to have been. Creatures Inc. corrected this and issued an edited version; however, the edited version was only obtainable via single or double pack blisters which could only be purchased at Pok\u00e9mon Centers in Japan during the subset\u2019s availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No matter which of the eight Eeveelutions one likes best, there’ll undoubtedly be a card that’ll be of major appeal. The Eeveelutions can be said to be a microcosm of the Pok\u00e9mon fandom as a whole\u2014one’s favorite Eeveelution can even be regarded as a reflection of one’s personality and identity. At its core, perhaps the popularity of the Eeveelutions can come down to that very fact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Better Than Heavy-Duty Boots: Top 8 Pok\u00e9mon Collaborations Since 2016<\/a>
[SNKRDUNK Selects] Best TCG Products To Buy Now (April 2024)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTo start things off, we have this Vaporeon VMAX card from the S-P Promotional Cards. The immense value of this card stems from its scarcity and exclusivity: it was only obtainable during three specific time periods and restricted to lottery winners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This card depicting the Dynamaxed form of Vaporeon was first issued via the Summer Pok\u00e9mon Card Campaign held from July to September 2021 with winners of a lottery receiving this card in October 2021. The next time this card was distributed was to lottery winners following the Champions League 2022 Fukuoka Winning Deck Prediction Campaign. Those who correctly predicted the tournament\u2019s winning deck would have their entries placed into a lottery; winners would receive the card in November 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the official Pok\u00e9mon Card YouTube Channel was launched in June 2022, this card would be distributed for the third and final time. Those who followed the official Pok\u00e9mon Card Channel Twitter account as well as those of its two new presenters, then tweeted a specific hashtag, between 12 and 17 June 2024 would be entered into a lottery with winners receiving this card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jolteon \u2606 (PLAY Promotional Cards 023\/PLAY) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$2,376)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn 2003, the Pok\u00e9mon Players Club was introduced. Members could earn EXP through various methods such as attending or hosting an official event, playing in sanctioned Pok\u00e9mon TCG matches, or scanning an official Pok\u00e9mon product code, just to name a few. When a member accumulated 20,000 EXP, that member could trade in all their EXP for this card depicting a Shiny Jolteon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Pok\u00e9mon Players Club was only active for three years; it was discontinued in 2006. For this reason, only a limited number of Jolteon \u2606 cards are in circulation today; in addition, no new ones have been seen in almost two decades\u2014and there\u2019ll never be any more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On top of all of that, this card depicts the Shiny form of Jolteon; cards depicting Shiny Pok\u00e9mon are almost always among the most sought-after. In the case of Jolteon, this card is also the only card in Pok\u00e9mon TCG history to have a Shiny Jolteon on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nFlareon (Split Earth 017\/088) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$1,142)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBy far the biggest driver of this card\u2019s value and demand is the set of which it\u2019s a part. Split Earth was one of two second-generation Pok\u00e9mon TCG sets (the other being Mysterious Mountains) that only ever received one print run. To this day, almost every card from those two sets\u2014even the most common ones\u2014can go for remarkable prices owing to their extreme scarcity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The card itself doesn\u2019t actually have any particularly outstanding features. On the surface, it appears to be nothing more than an ordinary Holographic Rare Flareon card. Of course, being an Eeveelution, it does inherently have a reasonably high level of fan appeal\u2014however, that effect is dwarfed by that of the circumstances of its set\u2019s distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There will likely never be another set with just one print run over its entire existence. Thus, this Flareon card (as well as all others from Split Earth and Mysterious Mountains) will always be among the most valuable Pok\u00e9mon TCG cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nDark Espeon (Darkness, and to Light\u2026) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$2,283)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSecond-generation set Darkness, and to Light\u2026 reintroduced Dark variants of Pok\u00e9mon while Light variants made their series debut. In fact, it was the only set in which Light variants were present; however, this card that\u2019s the pick of all Espeon cards obviously isn\u2019t one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This was the only Dark Espeon card ever released before Dark variants were discontinued after the third generation. It was also the only Dark Eeveelution variant in this set; Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon were all Light variants while Umbreon, as a Dark-type Pok\u00e9mon, could not have either variant form. These were likely key factors that raised this card\u2019s value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although their status among the Pok\u00e9mon TCG community has somewhat diminished over time, Dark variants did have a significant reputation boost back when this card was first released in 2001. This was because Dark variants were the first-ever non-standard Pok\u00e9mon\u2014long before Pok\u00e9mon-ex, Pok\u00e9mon VSTAR, or any of the others we know today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nUmbreon VMAX (Eevee Heroes [S6a] 095\/069) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$1,934)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nYou knew it was coming. In fact, we\u2019re pretty sure some of you scrolled to the Umbreon section as soon as you started reading this article\u2014and for good reason. After all, \u201cMoonbreon\u201d is arguably the most iconic card of the last five to 10 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite not even being close to the top of the pack in terms of financial value, Umbreon VMAX<\/a> has a reputation that none of the other cards here even approach. Why, then, is this card a modern-day \u201cHoly Grail\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor one thing, there\u2019s the highly evocative Full Art illustration that depicts a Dynamaxed Umbreon reaching out towards a sky lit with a full moon. It\u2019s not only a perfect representation of Umbreon as a Pok\u00e9mon; many owners of this card have claimed that viewing its image online doesn\u2019t do it justice. It has to be seen in person to be truly appreciated for what it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is also one of the rarest cards of one of the most-hyped sets ever. We know that Eeveelutions are extremely popular\u2014what more so a set primarily centered around them? Then there\u2019s the fact that as a community favorite, demand far outpaces supply as far as this card is concerned. Finally, it\u2019s Umbreon. While all eight Eeveelutions have major fan followings, Umbreon consistently polls highest among them. All these factors have given this Umbreon VMAX card a permanent place in Pok\u00e9mon TCG lore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nLeafeon (Leafeon vs Metagross Expert Deck [E] 004\/015) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$250)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpeaking of relative popularity to fellow Eeveelutions, we\u2019re now going to the other end of the scale. Leafeon, unfortunately, is the least popular of all eight Eeveelutions\u2014reflected in its relative lack of high-value cards as well as the relatively lower price of those cards. That being said, as an Eeveelution it still does have a significant draw\u2014such as with this card from the Leafeon vs Metagross Expert Deck [E].<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2009, the Leafeon vs Metagross Expert Deck [E] was released; it consisted of a Leafeon deck, a Metagross deck, and a CD-ROM which allowed users to create an account at the Online Battle Server and play the Pok\u00e9mon TCG online. However, this online Pok\u00e9mon TCG service was discontinued in August 2010 as part of preparation for the beginning of the Pok\u00e9mon TCG\u2019s fifth generation, giving this card prestige through its ensuing scarcity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This card also has a highly exclusive English version. Those who attended pre-release events for fourth-generation set Undaunted would receive a special promotional version of this card. Staff members at those events would receive that same card but with a special stamp on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGlaceon LV.X (Dawn Dash [DP4]) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$1,242)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe debut of Glaceon in fourth-generation set Dawn Dash [DP4] saw the most coveted and valuable iteration of the Ice-type Eeveelution. While there was also a Leafeon LV.X card which was just as rare in that same set, it ended up not even coming close to Glaceon LV.X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that Glaceon\u2019s first-ever Pok\u00e9mon TCG came in Dawn Dash [DP4] increases the desirability and thus value of this card. It\u2019s also one of just three LV.X cards in that set; the LV.X cards are the rarest cards in the set. Glaceon LV.X also had gameplay viability due to its Pok\u00e9-Body of Chilly Breath which prevented the opponent from using any Pok\u00e9-Power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, the fact that this is a LV.X card elevates its status because LV.X cards were discontinued at the end of Gen 4. All things considered, Glaceon LV.X is the standout card of Dawn Dash [DP4] for good reason and a bright spot in what is generally regarded as the \u201cdark age\u201d of the Pok\u00e9mon TCG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nSylveon ex (Pok\u00e9Kyun Collection [CP3] 026\/032) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$647)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nLast but not least, we come to the most recently-introduced Eeveelution: Sylveon. Of all the cards depicting Sylveon, the Sylveon ex card from the Pok\u00e9Kyun Collection [CP3], a sixth-generation subset, is the clear pick of the lot. While Sylveon is indeed the second-most popular Eeveelution behind Umbreon, that isn\u2019t the sole reason why this Double Rare (RR) card is a major acquisition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every card in the Pok\u00e9Kyun Collection [CP3] comes with a gloss coating and a special holofoil inset. On the left side on the card are images of several charms that refer to the characteristics of the Pok\u00e9mon depicted. On top of that, the Full Art illustration\u2019s inclusion of an Eevee hanging on to one of Sylveon\u2019s ribbon-like feelers add a sense of whimsy and fun to the card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There was also an error on the part of Creatures Inc. that inadvertently greatly increased the value of the corrected version. The Sylveon ex card which could be obtained from Pok\u00e9Kyun Collection [CP3] booster packs had a white dot where another Energy symbol ought to have been. Creatures Inc. corrected this and issued an edited version; however, the edited version was only obtainable via single or double pack blisters which could only be purchased at Pok\u00e9mon Centers in Japan during the subset\u2019s availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No matter which of the eight Eeveelutions one likes best, there’ll undoubtedly be a card that’ll be of major appeal. The Eeveelutions can be said to be a microcosm of the Pok\u00e9mon fandom as a whole\u2014one’s favorite Eeveelution can even be regarded as a reflection of one’s personality and identity. At its core, perhaps the popularity of the Eeveelutions can come down to that very fact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Better Than Heavy-Duty Boots: Top 8 Pok\u00e9mon Collaborations Since 2016<\/a>
[SNKRDUNK Selects] Best TCG Products To Buy Now (April 2024)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn 2003, the Pok\u00e9mon Players Club was introduced. Members could earn EXP through various methods such as attending or hosting an official event, playing in sanctioned Pok\u00e9mon TCG matches, or scanning an official Pok\u00e9mon product code, just to name a few. When a member accumulated 20,000 EXP, that member could trade in all their EXP for this card depicting a Shiny Jolteon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Pok\u00e9mon Players Club was only active for three years; it was discontinued in 2006. For this reason, only a limited number of Jolteon \u2606 cards are in circulation today; in addition, no new ones have been seen in almost two decades\u2014and there\u2019ll never be any more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On top of all of that, this card depicts the Shiny form of Jolteon; cards depicting Shiny Pok\u00e9mon are almost always among the most sought-after. In the case of Jolteon, this card is also the only card in Pok\u00e9mon TCG history to have a Shiny Jolteon on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Flareon (Split Earth 017\/088) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$1,142)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBy far the biggest driver of this card\u2019s value and demand is the set of which it\u2019s a part. Split Earth was one of two second-generation Pok\u00e9mon TCG sets (the other being Mysterious Mountains) that only ever received one print run. To this day, almost every card from those two sets\u2014even the most common ones\u2014can go for remarkable prices owing to their extreme scarcity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The card itself doesn\u2019t actually have any particularly outstanding features. On the surface, it appears to be nothing more than an ordinary Holographic Rare Flareon card. Of course, being an Eeveelution, it does inherently have a reasonably high level of fan appeal\u2014however, that effect is dwarfed by that of the circumstances of its set\u2019s distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There will likely never be another set with just one print run over its entire existence. Thus, this Flareon card (as well as all others from Split Earth and Mysterious Mountains) will always be among the most valuable Pok\u00e9mon TCG cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nDark Espeon (Darkness, and to Light\u2026) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$2,283)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSecond-generation set Darkness, and to Light\u2026 reintroduced Dark variants of Pok\u00e9mon while Light variants made their series debut. In fact, it was the only set in which Light variants were present; however, this card that\u2019s the pick of all Espeon cards obviously isn\u2019t one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This was the only Dark Espeon card ever released before Dark variants were discontinued after the third generation. It was also the only Dark Eeveelution variant in this set; Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon were all Light variants while Umbreon, as a Dark-type Pok\u00e9mon, could not have either variant form. These were likely key factors that raised this card\u2019s value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although their status among the Pok\u00e9mon TCG community has somewhat diminished over time, Dark variants did have a significant reputation boost back when this card was first released in 2001. This was because Dark variants were the first-ever non-standard Pok\u00e9mon\u2014long before Pok\u00e9mon-ex, Pok\u00e9mon VSTAR, or any of the others we know today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nUmbreon VMAX (Eevee Heroes [S6a] 095\/069) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$1,934)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nYou knew it was coming. In fact, we\u2019re pretty sure some of you scrolled to the Umbreon section as soon as you started reading this article\u2014and for good reason. After all, \u201cMoonbreon\u201d is arguably the most iconic card of the last five to 10 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite not even being close to the top of the pack in terms of financial value, Umbreon VMAX<\/a> has a reputation that none of the other cards here even approach. Why, then, is this card a modern-day \u201cHoly Grail\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor one thing, there\u2019s the highly evocative Full Art illustration that depicts a Dynamaxed Umbreon reaching out towards a sky lit with a full moon. It\u2019s not only a perfect representation of Umbreon as a Pok\u00e9mon; many owners of this card have claimed that viewing its image online doesn\u2019t do it justice. It has to be seen in person to be truly appreciated for what it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is also one of the rarest cards of one of the most-hyped sets ever. We know that Eeveelutions are extremely popular\u2014what more so a set primarily centered around them? Then there\u2019s the fact that as a community favorite, demand far outpaces supply as far as this card is concerned. Finally, it\u2019s Umbreon. While all eight Eeveelutions have major fan followings, Umbreon consistently polls highest among them. All these factors have given this Umbreon VMAX card a permanent place in Pok\u00e9mon TCG lore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nLeafeon (Leafeon vs Metagross Expert Deck [E] 004\/015) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$250)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpeaking of relative popularity to fellow Eeveelutions, we\u2019re now going to the other end of the scale. Leafeon, unfortunately, is the least popular of all eight Eeveelutions\u2014reflected in its relative lack of high-value cards as well as the relatively lower price of those cards. That being said, as an Eeveelution it still does have a significant draw\u2014such as with this card from the Leafeon vs Metagross Expert Deck [E].<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2009, the Leafeon vs Metagross Expert Deck [E] was released; it consisted of a Leafeon deck, a Metagross deck, and a CD-ROM which allowed users to create an account at the Online Battle Server and play the Pok\u00e9mon TCG online. However, this online Pok\u00e9mon TCG service was discontinued in August 2010 as part of preparation for the beginning of the Pok\u00e9mon TCG\u2019s fifth generation, giving this card prestige through its ensuing scarcity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This card also has a highly exclusive English version. Those who attended pre-release events for fourth-generation set Undaunted would receive a special promotional version of this card. Staff members at those events would receive that same card but with a special stamp on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGlaceon LV.X (Dawn Dash [DP4]) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$1,242)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe debut of Glaceon in fourth-generation set Dawn Dash [DP4] saw the most coveted and valuable iteration of the Ice-type Eeveelution. While there was also a Leafeon LV.X card which was just as rare in that same set, it ended up not even coming close to Glaceon LV.X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that Glaceon\u2019s first-ever Pok\u00e9mon TCG came in Dawn Dash [DP4] increases the desirability and thus value of this card. It\u2019s also one of just three LV.X cards in that set; the LV.X cards are the rarest cards in the set. Glaceon LV.X also had gameplay viability due to its Pok\u00e9-Body of Chilly Breath which prevented the opponent from using any Pok\u00e9-Power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, the fact that this is a LV.X card elevates its status because LV.X cards were discontinued at the end of Gen 4. All things considered, Glaceon LV.X is the standout card of Dawn Dash [DP4] for good reason and a bright spot in what is generally regarded as the \u201cdark age\u201d of the Pok\u00e9mon TCG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nSylveon ex (Pok\u00e9Kyun Collection [CP3] 026\/032) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$647)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nLast but not least, we come to the most recently-introduced Eeveelution: Sylveon. Of all the cards depicting Sylveon, the Sylveon ex card from the Pok\u00e9Kyun Collection [CP3], a sixth-generation subset, is the clear pick of the lot. While Sylveon is indeed the second-most popular Eeveelution behind Umbreon, that isn\u2019t the sole reason why this Double Rare (RR) card is a major acquisition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every card in the Pok\u00e9Kyun Collection [CP3] comes with a gloss coating and a special holofoil inset. On the left side on the card are images of several charms that refer to the characteristics of the Pok\u00e9mon depicted. On top of that, the Full Art illustration\u2019s inclusion of an Eevee hanging on to one of Sylveon\u2019s ribbon-like feelers add a sense of whimsy and fun to the card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There was also an error on the part of Creatures Inc. that inadvertently greatly increased the value of the corrected version. The Sylveon ex card which could be obtained from Pok\u00e9Kyun Collection [CP3] booster packs had a white dot where another Energy symbol ought to have been. Creatures Inc. corrected this and issued an edited version; however, the edited version was only obtainable via single or double pack blisters which could only be purchased at Pok\u00e9mon Centers in Japan during the subset\u2019s availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No matter which of the eight Eeveelutions one likes best, there’ll undoubtedly be a card that’ll be of major appeal. The Eeveelutions can be said to be a microcosm of the Pok\u00e9mon fandom as a whole\u2014one’s favorite Eeveelution can even be regarded as a reflection of one’s personality and identity. At its core, perhaps the popularity of the Eeveelutions can come down to that very fact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBy far the biggest driver of this card\u2019s value and demand is the set of which it\u2019s a part. Split Earth was one of two second-generation Pok\u00e9mon TCG sets (the other being Mysterious Mountains) that only ever received one print run. To this day, almost every card from those two sets\u2014even the most common ones\u2014can go for remarkable prices owing to their extreme scarcity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The card itself doesn\u2019t actually have any particularly outstanding features. On the surface, it appears to be nothing more than an ordinary Holographic Rare Flareon card. Of course, being an Eeveelution, it does inherently have a reasonably high level of fan appeal\u2014however, that effect is dwarfed by that of the circumstances of its set\u2019s distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There will likely never be another set with just one print run over its entire existence. Thus, this Flareon card (as well as all others from Split Earth and Mysterious Mountains) will always be among the most valuable Pok\u00e9mon TCG cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dark Espeon (Darkness, and to Light\u2026) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$2,283)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSecond-generation set Darkness, and to Light\u2026 reintroduced Dark variants of Pok\u00e9mon while Light variants made their series debut. In fact, it was the only set in which Light variants were present; however, this card that\u2019s the pick of all Espeon cards obviously isn\u2019t one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This was the only Dark Espeon card ever released before Dark variants were discontinued after the third generation. It was also the only Dark Eeveelution variant in this set; Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon were all Light variants while Umbreon, as a Dark-type Pok\u00e9mon, could not have either variant form. These were likely key factors that raised this card\u2019s value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although their status among the Pok\u00e9mon TCG community has somewhat diminished over time, Dark variants did have a significant reputation boost back when this card was first released in 2001. This was because Dark variants were the first-ever non-standard Pok\u00e9mon\u2014long before Pok\u00e9mon-ex, Pok\u00e9mon VSTAR, or any of the others we know today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nUmbreon VMAX (Eevee Heroes [S6a] 095\/069) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$1,934)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nYou knew it was coming. In fact, we\u2019re pretty sure some of you scrolled to the Umbreon section as soon as you started reading this article\u2014and for good reason. After all, \u201cMoonbreon\u201d is arguably the most iconic card of the last five to 10 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite not even being close to the top of the pack in terms of financial value, Umbreon VMAX<\/a> has a reputation that none of the other cards here even approach. Why, then, is this card a modern-day \u201cHoly Grail\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor one thing, there\u2019s the highly evocative Full Art illustration that depicts a Dynamaxed Umbreon reaching out towards a sky lit with a full moon. It\u2019s not only a perfect representation of Umbreon as a Pok\u00e9mon; many owners of this card have claimed that viewing its image online doesn\u2019t do it justice. It has to be seen in person to be truly appreciated for what it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is also one of the rarest cards of one of the most-hyped sets ever. We know that Eeveelutions are extremely popular\u2014what more so a set primarily centered around them? Then there\u2019s the fact that as a community favorite, demand far outpaces supply as far as this card is concerned. Finally, it\u2019s Umbreon. While all eight Eeveelutions have major fan followings, Umbreon consistently polls highest among them. All these factors have given this Umbreon VMAX card a permanent place in Pok\u00e9mon TCG lore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nLeafeon (Leafeon vs Metagross Expert Deck [E] 004\/015) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$250)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpeaking of relative popularity to fellow Eeveelutions, we\u2019re now going to the other end of the scale. Leafeon, unfortunately, is the least popular of all eight Eeveelutions\u2014reflected in its relative lack of high-value cards as well as the relatively lower price of those cards. That being said, as an Eeveelution it still does have a significant draw\u2014such as with this card from the Leafeon vs Metagross Expert Deck [E].<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2009, the Leafeon vs Metagross Expert Deck [E] was released; it consisted of a Leafeon deck, a Metagross deck, and a CD-ROM which allowed users to create an account at the Online Battle Server and play the Pok\u00e9mon TCG online. However, this online Pok\u00e9mon TCG service was discontinued in August 2010 as part of preparation for the beginning of the Pok\u00e9mon TCG\u2019s fifth generation, giving this card prestige through its ensuing scarcity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This card also has a highly exclusive English version. Those who attended pre-release events for fourth-generation set Undaunted would receive a special promotional version of this card. Staff members at those events would receive that same card but with a special stamp on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGlaceon LV.X (Dawn Dash [DP4]) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$1,242)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe debut of Glaceon in fourth-generation set Dawn Dash [DP4] saw the most coveted and valuable iteration of the Ice-type Eeveelution. While there was also a Leafeon LV.X card which was just as rare in that same set, it ended up not even coming close to Glaceon LV.X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that Glaceon\u2019s first-ever Pok\u00e9mon TCG came in Dawn Dash [DP4] increases the desirability and thus value of this card. It\u2019s also one of just three LV.X cards in that set; the LV.X cards are the rarest cards in the set. Glaceon LV.X also had gameplay viability due to its Pok\u00e9-Body of Chilly Breath which prevented the opponent from using any Pok\u00e9-Power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, the fact that this is a LV.X card elevates its status because LV.X cards were discontinued at the end of Gen 4. All things considered, Glaceon LV.X is the standout card of Dawn Dash [DP4] for good reason and a bright spot in what is generally regarded as the \u201cdark age\u201d of the Pok\u00e9mon TCG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nSylveon ex (Pok\u00e9Kyun Collection [CP3] 026\/032) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$647)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nLast but not least, we come to the most recently-introduced Eeveelution: Sylveon. Of all the cards depicting Sylveon, the Sylveon ex card from the Pok\u00e9Kyun Collection [CP3], a sixth-generation subset, is the clear pick of the lot. While Sylveon is indeed the second-most popular Eeveelution behind Umbreon, that isn\u2019t the sole reason why this Double Rare (RR) card is a major acquisition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every card in the Pok\u00e9Kyun Collection [CP3] comes with a gloss coating and a special holofoil inset. On the left side on the card are images of several charms that refer to the characteristics of the Pok\u00e9mon depicted. On top of that, the Full Art illustration\u2019s inclusion of an Eevee hanging on to one of Sylveon\u2019s ribbon-like feelers add a sense of whimsy and fun to the card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There was also an error on the part of Creatures Inc. that inadvertently greatly increased the value of the corrected version. The Sylveon ex card which could be obtained from Pok\u00e9Kyun Collection [CP3] booster packs had a white dot where another Energy symbol ought to have been. Creatures Inc. corrected this and issued an edited version; however, the edited version was only obtainable via single or double pack blisters which could only be purchased at Pok\u00e9mon Centers in Japan during the subset\u2019s availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No matter which of the eight Eeveelutions one likes best, there’ll undoubtedly be a card that’ll be of major appeal. The Eeveelutions can be said to be a microcosm of the Pok\u00e9mon fandom as a whole\u2014one’s favorite Eeveelution can even be regarded as a reflection of one’s personality and identity. At its core, perhaps the popularity of the Eeveelutions can come down to that very fact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Better Than Heavy-Duty Boots: Top 8 Pok\u00e9mon Collaborations Since 2016<\/a>
[SNKRDUNK Selects] Best TCG Products To Buy Now (April 2024)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSecond-generation set Darkness, and to Light\u2026 reintroduced Dark variants of Pok\u00e9mon while Light variants made their series debut. In fact, it was the only set in which Light variants were present; however, this card that\u2019s the pick of all Espeon cards obviously isn\u2019t one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This was the only Dark Espeon card ever released before Dark variants were discontinued after the third generation. It was also the only Dark Eeveelution variant in this set; Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon were all Light variants while Umbreon, as a Dark-type Pok\u00e9mon, could not have either variant form. These were likely key factors that raised this card\u2019s value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although their status among the Pok\u00e9mon TCG community has somewhat diminished over time, Dark variants did have a significant reputation boost back when this card was first released in 2001. This was because Dark variants were the first-ever non-standard Pok\u00e9mon\u2014long before Pok\u00e9mon-ex, Pok\u00e9mon VSTAR, or any of the others we know today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Umbreon VMAX (Eevee Heroes [S6a] 095\/069) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$1,934)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nYou knew it was coming. In fact, we\u2019re pretty sure some of you scrolled to the Umbreon section as soon as you started reading this article\u2014and for good reason. After all, \u201cMoonbreon\u201d is arguably the most iconic card of the last five to 10 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite not even being close to the top of the pack in terms of financial value, Umbreon VMAX<\/a> has a reputation that none of the other cards here even approach. Why, then, is this card a modern-day \u201cHoly Grail\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\nFor one thing, there\u2019s the highly evocative Full Art illustration that depicts a Dynamaxed Umbreon reaching out towards a sky lit with a full moon. It\u2019s not only a perfect representation of Umbreon as a Pok\u00e9mon; many owners of this card have claimed that viewing its image online doesn\u2019t do it justice. It has to be seen in person to be truly appreciated for what it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is also one of the rarest cards of one of the most-hyped sets ever. We know that Eeveelutions are extremely popular\u2014what more so a set primarily centered around them? Then there\u2019s the fact that as a community favorite, demand far outpaces supply as far as this card is concerned. Finally, it\u2019s Umbreon. While all eight Eeveelutions have major fan followings, Umbreon consistently polls highest among them. All these factors have given this Umbreon VMAX card a permanent place in Pok\u00e9mon TCG lore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nLeafeon (Leafeon vs Metagross Expert Deck [E] 004\/015) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$250)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSpeaking of relative popularity to fellow Eeveelutions, we\u2019re now going to the other end of the scale. Leafeon, unfortunately, is the least popular of all eight Eeveelutions\u2014reflected in its relative lack of high-value cards as well as the relatively lower price of those cards. That being said, as an Eeveelution it still does have a significant draw\u2014such as with this card from the Leafeon vs Metagross Expert Deck [E].<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2009, the Leafeon vs Metagross Expert Deck [E] was released; it consisted of a Leafeon deck, a Metagross deck, and a CD-ROM which allowed users to create an account at the Online Battle Server and play the Pok\u00e9mon TCG online. However, this online Pok\u00e9mon TCG service was discontinued in August 2010 as part of preparation for the beginning of the Pok\u00e9mon TCG\u2019s fifth generation, giving this card prestige through its ensuing scarcity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This card also has a highly exclusive English version. Those who attended pre-release events for fourth-generation set Undaunted would receive a special promotional version of this card. Staff members at those events would receive that same card but with a special stamp on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nGlaceon LV.X (Dawn Dash [DP4]) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$1,242)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe debut of Glaceon in fourth-generation set Dawn Dash [DP4] saw the most coveted and valuable iteration of the Ice-type Eeveelution. While there was also a Leafeon LV.X card which was just as rare in that same set, it ended up not even coming close to Glaceon LV.X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fact that Glaceon\u2019s first-ever Pok\u00e9mon TCG came in Dawn Dash [DP4] increases the desirability and thus value of this card. It\u2019s also one of just three LV.X cards in that set; the LV.X cards are the rarest cards in the set. Glaceon LV.X also had gameplay viability due to its Pok\u00e9-Body of Chilly Breath which prevented the opponent from using any Pok\u00e9-Power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, the fact that this is a LV.X card elevates its status because LV.X cards were discontinued at the end of Gen 4. All things considered, Glaceon LV.X is the standout card of Dawn Dash [DP4] for good reason and a bright spot in what is generally regarded as the \u201cdark age\u201d of the Pok\u00e9mon TCG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nSylveon ex (Pok\u00e9Kyun Collection [CP3] 026\/032) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$647)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nLast but not least, we come to the most recently-introduced Eeveelution: Sylveon. Of all the cards depicting Sylveon, the Sylveon ex card from the Pok\u00e9Kyun Collection [CP3], a sixth-generation subset, is the clear pick of the lot. While Sylveon is indeed the second-most popular Eeveelution behind Umbreon, that isn\u2019t the sole reason why this Double Rare (RR) card is a major acquisition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Every card in the Pok\u00e9Kyun Collection [CP3] comes with a gloss coating and a special holofoil inset. On the left side on the card are images of several charms that refer to the characteristics of the Pok\u00e9mon depicted. On top of that, the Full Art illustration\u2019s inclusion of an Eevee hanging on to one of Sylveon\u2019s ribbon-like feelers add a sense of whimsy and fun to the card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There was also an error on the part of Creatures Inc. that inadvertently greatly increased the value of the corrected version. The Sylveon ex card which could be obtained from Pok\u00e9Kyun Collection [CP3] booster packs had a white dot where another Energy symbol ought to have been. Creatures Inc. corrected this and issued an edited version; however, the edited version was only obtainable via single or double pack blisters which could only be purchased at Pok\u00e9mon Centers in Japan during the subset\u2019s availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No matter which of the eight Eeveelutions one likes best, there’ll undoubtedly be a card that’ll be of major appeal. The Eeveelutions can be said to be a microcosm of the Pok\u00e9mon fandom as a whole\u2014one’s favorite Eeveelution can even be regarded as a reflection of one’s personality and identity. At its core, perhaps the popularity of the Eeveelutions can come down to that very fact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Despite not even being close to the top of the pack in terms of financial value, Umbreon VMAX<\/a> has a reputation that none of the other cards here even approach. Why, then, is this card a modern-day \u201cHoly Grail\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\n For one thing, there\u2019s the highly evocative Full Art illustration that depicts a Dynamaxed Umbreon reaching out towards a sky lit with a full moon. It\u2019s not only a perfect representation of Umbreon as a Pok\u00e9mon; many owners of this card have claimed that viewing its image online doesn\u2019t do it justice. It has to be seen in person to be truly appreciated for what it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is also one of the rarest cards of one of the most-hyped sets ever. We know that Eeveelutions are extremely popular\u2014what more so a set primarily centered around them? Then there\u2019s the fact that as a community favorite, demand far outpaces supply as far as this card is concerned. Finally, it\u2019s Umbreon. While all eight Eeveelutions have major fan followings, Umbreon consistently polls highest among them. All these factors have given this Umbreon VMAX card a permanent place in Pok\u00e9mon TCG lore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Speaking of relative popularity to fellow Eeveelutions, we\u2019re now going to the other end of the scale. Leafeon, unfortunately, is the least popular of all eight Eeveelutions\u2014reflected in its relative lack of high-value cards as well as the relatively lower price of those cards. That being said, as an Eeveelution it still does have a significant draw\u2014such as with this card from the Leafeon vs Metagross Expert Deck [E].<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2009, the Leafeon vs Metagross Expert Deck [E] was released; it consisted of a Leafeon deck, a Metagross deck, and a CD-ROM which allowed users to create an account at the Online Battle Server and play the Pok\u00e9mon TCG online. However, this online Pok\u00e9mon TCG service was discontinued in August 2010 as part of preparation for the beginning of the Pok\u00e9mon TCG\u2019s fifth generation, giving this card prestige through its ensuing scarcity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This card also has a highly exclusive English version. Those who attended pre-release events for fourth-generation set Undaunted would receive a special promotional version of this card. Staff members at those events would receive that same card but with a special stamp on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The debut of Glaceon in fourth-generation set Dawn Dash [DP4] saw the most coveted and valuable iteration of the Ice-type Eeveelution. While there was also a Leafeon LV.X card which was just as rare in that same set, it ended up not even coming close to Glaceon LV.X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The fact that Glaceon\u2019s first-ever Pok\u00e9mon TCG came in Dawn Dash [DP4] increases the desirability and thus value of this card. It\u2019s also one of just three LV.X cards in that set; the LV.X cards are the rarest cards in the set. Glaceon LV.X also had gameplay viability due to its Pok\u00e9-Body of Chilly Breath which prevented the opponent from using any Pok\u00e9-Power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, the fact that this is a LV.X card elevates its status because LV.X cards were discontinued at the end of Gen 4. All things considered, Glaceon LV.X is the standout card of Dawn Dash [DP4] for good reason and a bright spot in what is generally regarded as the \u201cdark age\u201d of the Pok\u00e9mon TCG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Last but not least, we come to the most recently-introduced Eeveelution: Sylveon. Of all the cards depicting Sylveon, the Sylveon ex card from the Pok\u00e9Kyun Collection [CP3], a sixth-generation subset, is the clear pick of the lot. While Sylveon is indeed the second-most popular Eeveelution behind Umbreon, that isn\u2019t the sole reason why this Double Rare (RR) card is a major acquisition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Every card in the Pok\u00e9Kyun Collection [CP3] comes with a gloss coating and a special holofoil inset. On the left side on the card are images of several charms that refer to the characteristics of the Pok\u00e9mon depicted. On top of that, the Full Art illustration\u2019s inclusion of an Eevee hanging on to one of Sylveon\u2019s ribbon-like feelers add a sense of whimsy and fun to the card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There was also an error on the part of Creatures Inc. that inadvertently greatly increased the value of the corrected version. The Sylveon ex card which could be obtained from Pok\u00e9Kyun Collection [CP3] booster packs had a white dot where another Energy symbol ought to have been. Creatures Inc. corrected this and issued an edited version; however, the edited version was only obtainable via single or double pack blisters which could only be purchased at Pok\u00e9mon Centers in Japan during the subset\u2019s availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No matter which of the eight Eeveelutions one likes best, there’ll undoubtedly be a card that’ll be of major appeal. The Eeveelutions can be said to be a microcosm of the Pok\u00e9mon fandom as a whole\u2014one’s favorite Eeveelution can even be regarded as a reflection of one’s personality and identity. At its core, perhaps the popularity of the Eeveelutions can come down to that very fact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the latest releases, breaking news, and exclusive interviews, stay tuned to the SNKRDUNK Magazine<\/a> and @snkrdunk<\/a> on Instagram. Explore the SNKRDUNK App<\/a> too and don\u2019t forget to use our welcome code from the banner below before making your first purchase. Additionally, if you would like to try a pair out, visit our stores<\/a> in Singapore and Japan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n More SNKRDUNK Features:<\/strong>Leafeon (Leafeon vs Metagross Expert Deck [E] 004\/015) (PSA 10 Price: ~US$250)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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