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Espeon
- Number
- 48
- Illustrator
- Mizue
- Energy
- Psychic
Its fur is so sensitive, it can sense minute shifts in the air and predict the weather.
Espeon - Dark Explorers
Espeon is a Rare Pokémon card from the Dark Explorers Pokémon TCG set, released 2011, illustrated by Mizue. It sits at card number 48 in the Dark Explorers checklist, classified as a Psychic-type Pokémon with 90 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a standard rare, pulled roughly 1 per pack. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $21.70 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Espeon has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#48 in Dark Explorers) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
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Other printings of Espeon
Espeon FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Espeon from Dark Explorers worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $21.70 across 2 variants. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Espeon?
This printing is a standard rare, pulled roughly 1 per pack (the card is labeled "Rare" on the checklist). Espeon has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Espeon?
Mizue illustrated this card. See Mizue's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Espeon released?
The Dark Explorers set released in 2011. This specific card (#48 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Espeon?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Dark Explorers set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.