Umbreon

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 8/10

Recent market references show meaningful premiums for high-grade copies and strong graded auction results, while Umbreon remains a blue-chip character in Pokémon collecting. The card’s vintage status and limited supply support long-term appreciation, even though raw prices can fluctuate.[2][13]

Next months. Over the next 3-6 months, raw Unlimited prices are likely to remain volatile but supported, while clean graded copies should hold firm if broader vintage Pokémon demand stays healthy.[2][4]

Long term. Over 1-3 years, the card is likely to trend upward overall, especially for 1st Edition and graded 9/10 copies, as high-end Eeveelution demand and scarcity continue to outpace supply.[13]

History

Umbreon is a Darkness-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II (the Johto era) as one of Eevee’s evolved forms. It became one of the franchise’s most recognizable Dark-type Pokémon because of its sleek black design, yellow rings, and strong association with night, stealth, and mystery. In the TCG, Umbreon is especially significant because it is a highly sought-after Eeveelution and one of the most iconic chase cards from the Neo era.[13][17]

This card was first released in the English Neo Discovery expansion in 2001 as card 13/75, printed as a Rare Holo by Wizards of the Coast for the Pokémon Trading Card Game.[1][2][13]

• This is one of the earliest Umbreon TCG cards and one of the most famous Neo-era holo rares.[1][13]
• The card exists in both 1st Edition and Unlimited printings; market trackers currently track two printings/variants for this card.[2][4][10]
• graded population data for the 1st Edition version shows strong collector demand at the top end, with graded 10 examples selling for five figures in recent auction records.[13]

Rarity and print run

Tier

Rare

Print run

Low

First printed in

Neo Discovery

Demand

Very High

Supply

Low

• Vintage 2001 WotC holo rare from a popular early-era set
• High-grade copies are much scarcer than raw copies
• 1st Edition stamped copies add additional scarcity and premium demand
• Umbreon is one of the most collected Eeveelutions, increasing chase-card demand

Collector notes

Condition. Check the holofoil for scratching, especially on the dark background; centering is important; look for edge wear, whitening, and surface dents/pressure marks; vintage WotC holo cards are also prone to print lines, corner wear, and binder burn from poor storage.[1][13]

Storage. Store in a perfect-fit sleeve inside a rigid top loader or one-touch holder, keep it in a cool/dry environment, avoid direct light, and use graded/slabbed protection if the card is high grade or likely to be submitted for grading.

Authenticity. Authenticate by comparing font, holo pattern, card stock, and WotC-era back texture against known genuine examples; watch for modern rebacked cards, altered corners, and fake holo patterns; for expensive copies, third-party grading is the safest route. 1st Edition copies should have the edition stamp and match authentic Neo-era layout details.[13]