{"id":444078,"date":"2025-04-16T14:33:55","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T06:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=444078"},"modified":"2025-04-16T14:33:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T06:33:56","slug":"pokemon-tcg-espeon-ex-rage-of-the-broken-heavens-xy9-084-080-release-date-price-where-to-buy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2025\/04\/16\/pokemon-tcg-espeon-ex-rage-of-the-broken-heavens-xy9-084-080-release-date-price-where-to-buy\/","title":{"rendered":"[Pok\u00e9mon TCG] Espeon ex (Rage of the Broken Heavens [XY9] 084\/080) [Release Date\/Price\/Where To Buy]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"699\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/16133007\/Espeon-Ex-poster-3.webp\" alt=\"Espeon ex\" class=\"wp-image-444104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/16133007\/Espeon-Ex-poster-3.webp 1024w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/16133007\/Espeon-Ex-poster-3-300x205.webp 300w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/16133007\/Espeon-Ex-poster-3-768x524.webp 768w, https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/16133007\/Espeon-Ex-poster-3-282x192.webp 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rage of the Broken Heavens [XY9] was part of the explosive XY BREAK era, a time when the Pok\u00e9mon TCG embraced bold new strategies with the introduction of BREAK Evolutions and powerful reimaginings of classic Pok\u00e9mon. Among the standout cards from this set was Espeon ex, a coveted Secret Rare featuring elegant gold-border artwork that captured the mystique of this Psychic-type favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With its sleek holographic finish and striking pose, Espeon ex quickly became a fan-favorite\u2014not just for its visual appeal, but also for its competitive viability. Its versatile attacks and synergy with popular control decks of the time made it a staple in many strategies, cementing its status as both a collector\u2019s gem and a battlefield threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Espeon ex (Rage of the Broken Heavens [XY9] 084\/080)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This Secret Rare Espeon ex card is undeniably one of the visual highlights of Rage of the Broken Heavens [XY9], the ninth main Japanese expansion of cards from the Pok\u00e9mon TCG&#8217;s sixth generation. With its ethereal glow and sleek, minimal composition, the artwork perfectly captures Espeon ex\u2019s psychic elegance and serene power. The black border and sparkling foil treatment add a level of prestige, elevating the card into something that feels almost otherworldly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the rarity and polished finish make this card a collector\u2019s dream, it\u2019s the subtle storytelling within the illustration that sets it apart. Espeon is depicted poised and focused, surrounded by a soft, radiant aura that hints at its telekinetic strength and quiet confidence. The background fades gently into abstraction, drawing all attention to the Pok\u00e9mon\u2019s graceful form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a longtime Espeon fan or just getting into collecting cards from the era, now might be the time to grab this Espeon ex card because its value has held steady, and its iconic status within the XY series only continues to grow. Furthermore, it&#8217;s close to 10 years since this card was first released. Finding this card in peak condition is getting harder and harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Release Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In English, this card is card 117\/122 from BREAKpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A raw copy of an Espeon ex (Rage of the Broken Heavens [XY9] 084\/080) card costs 19,920 JPY (~US$140).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Price Graph for Espeon ex (Rage of the Broken Heavens [XY9] 084\/080)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/16134646\/Image-16-4-25-at-1.46%E2%80%AFPM-1024x454.jpeg\" alt=\"Espeon ex\" class=\"wp-image-444105\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In other TCG-related news, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2025\/04\/15\/pokemon-tcg-all-the-glory-of-team-rocket-sv10-rarest-sar-cards\/?slide=right\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" 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