Espeon
Dark Explorers · 48/108 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Dark ExplorersNumber
48/108
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Espeon: Rarity & Collectibility
Espeon in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #48/108 of the Dark Explorers set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Espeon?
In 2026, a Near Mint Espeon (Rare, Dark Explorers #48/108) changes hands at roughly $45.44, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $45.44, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $6.40. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $45.44, Lightly Played $25.08, Moderately Played $10.27, Heavily Played $6.95, Damaged $6.40 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $21.67 | $21.67 | $21.67 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $31.38 | $31.38 | $31.38 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $582.00 | $582.00 | $582.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $99.00 | $99.00 | $99.00 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $6.40 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $6.95 | $6.95 | $6.95 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $25.08 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 42 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $10.27 | $11.23 | $11.23 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $45.44 | $149.99 | $149.99 | 36 |
Collector Outlook for Espeon
Espeon holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Espeon on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
