Espeon #48
🔥 Hot MoveFrom Plasma Freeze, Espeon (#48) is a Uncommon Pokémon card valued at $86.43 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Espeon #48 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Espeon at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $86.43 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Cardmarket values it at €18.76 (EUR).
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
- Set: Plasma Freeze (Black & White, 2013).
- Recent averages: €20.06 (7d), €10.82 (30d).
Espeon price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Espeon #48.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $133.50
- Mid
- $494.64
- High
- —
- Low
- $3.00
- Mid
- $4.49
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Espeon #48
Card #48 of Plasma Freeze is Espeon, a modern-era Pokémon card from the Black & White series (2013). A Psychic-type (90 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by 5ban Graphics and currently trades at $86.43 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $133.50 to —.
“Its fur is so sensitive, it can feel minute shifts in the air and predict the weather…and its foes' thoughts.”
Printed flavour text on the Plasma Freeze #48 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Plasma Freeze
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #48 / 116
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Eevee
- Pokédex
- #196
- Released
- 2013/05/08
Espeon attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Espeon #48 — the playability layer behind the price.
Psy Alert
Draw cards until you have 6 cards in your hand.
Shadow Ball
This attack does 40 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. Also apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Espeon price analysis
What drives the current market value of Espeon #48.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $86.43, Normal at $6.92.
At $86.43, Espeon draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
This $86.43 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
In EUR, Espeon trends at €18.76 on Cardmarket (avg sold €12.80, lowest NM €0.02).
Espeon price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €20.06 against a 30-day average of €10.82 (+85.4%).
Single-day average: €6.89; Cardmarket trend price €18.76.
Espeon has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $86.43 to $86.43; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Espeon?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $86.43 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $74.68 via eBay's default tier, $75.11 on TCGplayer, $81.76 on Cardmarket, $76.71 on Whatnot and $86.43 selling directly — a $11.75 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a uncommon card, Espeon sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Espeon #48.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Espeon?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Espeon #48 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Espeon #48.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $86.43 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $185.59 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $35.20. You need a graded sale of $132.40 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $75.04 (59.4% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Espeon within Plasma Freeze
Within Plasma Freeze it is the #15 most valuable of 62 tracked cards; the set median is $20.64.
That is 319% above the middle of the set — a top-77% position.
The set's top card is Ultra Ball (#122), valued at $1,199.51.
What makes Espeon valuable
- 5ban Graphics illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Espeon is a modern-era card (2013); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
- Espeon is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- A $86.43 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- As a Psychic-type Pokémon card, Espeon is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Espeon
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€20.06 and €10.82) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Espeon can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Plasma Freeze was released in 2013; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $86.43 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Espeon can realise well above the $133.50 low end.
Espeon value questions
What is the value of Espeon?
Espeon trades near $86.43 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $133.50–—; Cardmarket shows €18.76.
Should I buy Espeon?
Short-term momentum is rising (+85.4%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
What rarity is Espeon?
Espeon is a Uncommon card from Plasma Freeze (Black & White series, 2013). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Espeon are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($86.43), Normal ($6.92). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Espeon?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $86.43. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Espeon cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
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