Espeon
SM - Lost Thunder · 89/214 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
89/214
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 #89/214 of the SM - Lost Thunder 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, SM - Lost Thunder #89/214) changes hands at roughly $7.50, 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 $7.50, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $1.50. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $7.50, Lightly Played $4.29, Moderately Played $3.86, Heavily Played $3.24, Damaged $1.50 — 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 $180.00 — about 24x 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 $180.00 — roughly 24x 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 $10.50, PSA 8 $20.50 — 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 12 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.99 | $8.99 | $8.99 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.24 | $3.24 | $3.24 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.29 | $4.29 | $4.29 | 34 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.86 | $3.86 | $3.86 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $7.50 | $7.01 | $8.97 | 155 |
Collector Outlook for Espeon
Espeon holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. 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.
