Espeon
Sandstorm · 16/100 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
SandstormNumber
16/100
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 #16/100 of the Sandstorm 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, Sandstorm #16/100) changes hands at roughly $84.98, 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 $84.98, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $9.54. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $84.98, Lightly Played $66.58, Moderately Played $41.63, Heavily Played $21.00, Damaged $9.54 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Espeon is valued near $137.50 — about 1.6x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Espeon: Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Espeon sits around $137.50 — roughly 1.6x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $250.00, CGC 10 $350.00, PSA 8 $102.78 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $94.07 | $94.07 | $94.07 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $58.60 | $58.60 | $58.60 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $139.99 | $139.99 | $139.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $350.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.25 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $106.00 | $106.00 | $106.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $129.00 | $129.00 | $129.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $137.50 | $137.50 | $137.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $102.78 | $102.78 | $102.78 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $59.78 | $59.78 | $59.78 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 15 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $109.97 | $109.97 | $109.97 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $9.54 | $9.54 | $9.54 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $21.00 | $21.00 | $21.00 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $66.58 | $66.58 | $66.58 | 24 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $41.63 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $84.98 | $84.98 | $84.98 | 17 |
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.
