Market outlook
Declining Outlook 7/10
Available market data shows the card fell from early frenzy pricing to materially lower graded 10 and raw values, indicating post-release normalization after speculative peak demand.
Next months. Likely continued volatility with a mild downward-to-stable bias unless another major scarcity event or surge in collector demand appears.
Long term. Over 1-3 years, the card is likely to remain a premium modern chase card with gradual stabilization and possible appreciation if high-grade supply remains constrained.
History
Umbreon is a Dark-type Eeveelution introduced in the core Pokémon franchise as one of Eevee’s evolved forms. It first appeared in the Generation II era and became one of the most popular Pokémon due to its sleek black design, moonlight-themed evolution concept, and strong association with Dark-type identity in the trading card game and wider franchise.
This Umbreon ex card was first released in the English-language Prismatic Evolutions set on January 17, 2025, as card 161/131, which makes it a secret-style numbered chase card from the set.
- This is one of the most sought-after chase cards in Prismatic Evolutions and was widely discussed as the set’s biggest hit.
- Early market activity showed extreme volatility, including a reported pre-release sale near $19,000 for a graded 10 copy before prices cooled substantially.
- The card is indexed by major market trackers as a high-value ultra-chase card, with graded 10 pricing far above raw copy pricing.
Collector notes
Condition. Check for centering, edge wear, corner whitening, surface scratching, print lines, and holo/texture issues. Special illustration rare cards are especially prone to factory print defects, faint roller lines, and damage from sleeve friction because of their textured full-art finish.
Storage. Store in a perfect-fit sleeve followed by a rigid top loader or semi-rigid card holder, and keep it away from heat, humidity, and direct sunlight. For a card with this value, avoid binder rings and use fresh sleeves before grading or long-term storage.
Authenticity. Verify the correct set symbol, numbering, texture pattern, font alignment, and edge finish. Counterfeits often have flat or incorrect texture, poor color saturation, soft or blurry text, and incorrect card stock feel. For high-value copies, compare against authenticated graded/graded/graded examples and use professional grading when in doubt.
