Umbreon

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 8/10

Top-graded copies continue to show strong price growth, with graded 10 Black reaching nearly $9,000. The card's scarcity and prestige in the Black Star Promo niche drive sustained demand[1].

Next months. Next 3–6 months: Prices for graded 10 and graded 10 will likely rise 5–10% as demand increases ahead of holiday season.

Long term. 1–3 years: With continued scarcity and cultural significance, the card could reach $10,000+ for graded 10 Black and $2,500+ for graded 10.

History

Umbreon is a moonlight Pokémon, the dark-type evolution of Eevee, introduced in Pokémon Gold and Silver (Generation 2). It evolves when Eevee gains high friendship during the night. Its name combines 'umbra' (Latin for shadow) and 'moon', symbolizing its connection to darkness and lunar cycles. In Japanese lore, it is known as the 'moonlight Pokémon' and is revered for its mysterious, serene aura[2].

This promotional Umbreon card was first released in Japan in 2012 as part of the BW-P Promotional Cards set, specifically tied to the Eevee File Collection promo bundle. It was distributed exclusively in Japan and not available in English markets[1][3].

• The card is a holographic promo with HP 100 and is a Stage 1 Darkness-type Pokémon[3].
• It is part of the rare 'Black Star Promo' series, a collector-favorite subset of Japanese promos[2].
• Only a small number of graded 10 and graded 10 copies exist due to its limited distribution and high collector demand[1].

Rarity and print run

Tier

Ultra Rare

Print run

Low

First printed in

BW-P Promotional Cards

Demand

Very High

Supply

Scarce

• Only distributed in Japan via a limited promo bundle.
• Part of the rare Black Star Promo series.
• Few graded 10/graded 10 copies remain due to foil degradation and handling damage[1][2].

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering, edge wear, surface scratches, and corner whitening. The holographic foil is prone to micro-scratches and foil delamination. Common flaws include creasing from handling and print defects on the foil layer[1].

Storage. Store in a rigid top loader with a penny sleeve, then keep in a climate-controlled, UV-protected case. Avoid humidity and direct light. For long-term preservation, use a graded or graded-approved storage box with anti-static lining[1].

Authenticity. Fakes often have duller foil, incorrect font on the HP text, or misaligned borders. Authentic copies have crisp engraving on the 'Black Star' logo and consistent holographic pattern. Verify via graded or graded certification; ungraded copies with no certification should be scrutinized[2].