Market outlook
Rising Outlook 8/10
Tracked sales and marketplace pricing show strong, continuing collector demand, especially for graded 10 and other high-grade copies. Umbreon’s status as a flagship Eeveelution and the card’s role as a chase SAR support durable pricing pressure.[5][8][13]
Next months. Likely to remain firm with periodic spikes around market attention, grading returns, and set-related hype.
Long term. Over 1-3 years, the card is likely to hold strong value unless major reprint-like substitute demand shifts collector attention; high-grade copies should remain especially resilient.
History
Umbreon is one of the original Eeveelutions introduced in the Pokémon franchise, evolving from Eevee through high friendship at night and first appearing in the Generation II games. It is a Dark-type Pokémon associated with moonlight, stealth, and nocturnal themes, which makes it a perennial fan favorite and a high-demand collector character. The card’s popularity is amplified by Umbreon’s long-standing status as one of the most collectible Eeveelutions in the TCG.[2][8]
This card was first released in Japan in Terastal Festival ex on December 6, 2024.[2][11][14]
- This is the Special Art Rare (SAR) Umbreon ex from Japanese Terastal Festival ex, card #217/187.[3][5][14]
- Terastal Festival ex later became part of the English-language special set Prismatic Evolutions in January, expanding interest beyond Japan.[2]
- Market data in 2025-2026 shows unusually strong demand, with tracked sales ranging from the low $300s raw to roughly $650-$720 for graded 10 copies depending on marketplace and date.[3][5][13]
Collector notes
Condition. Check the usual SAR problem areas: centering, corner wear, edge whitening, surface scratches, print lines, and any texture loss in the full-art holographic layer. Because this is a textured Japanese special art card, small surface scuffs, handling marks, and edge nicks can significantly affect grade outcomes.[16]
Storage. Store it in a penny sleeve and rigid top loader or semi-rigid holder immediately, keep it away from humidity and direct light, and avoid repeated handling without gloves. For high-value copies, use a graded submission sleeve or archival case to protect the textured surface from abrasion.
Authenticity. Verify the Japanese text layout, set numbering (#217/187), SAR styling, and the correct Terastal Festival ex holo texture. Counterfeits often have off-color printing, blurred text, incorrect texture patterns, weak embossing, or poor alignment; compare against known authentic card images and confirm weight, thickness, and surface texture under angled light.
