Espeon V Pokémon card #179
Ultra RarePokémon
Evolving Skies·Sword & Shield series·#179

Espeon V #179

🔥 Hot Move

Espeon V #179 sits in the Sword & Shield series and carries a live market value of $26.03, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$26.03
Cardmarket (EUR)
€29.97
Print variants
1
7d trend
▲ 46.0%
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Espeon V #179 today, you'd net about
$26.03after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $26.03Cardmarket $24.38Whatnot $22.89TCGplayer $22.41eBay $22.28

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.

Sell or hold?▲ 46.0%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Espeon V #179 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Espeon V at a glance

  • Trend price on Cardmarket: €29.97.
  • Recent averages: €35.56 (7d), €24.36 (30d).
  • Current TCGplayer market value $26.03 (Holofoil).
  • Ultra Rare rarity.
  • From Evolving Skies (Sword & Shield), released 2021.
Market prices

Espeon V price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Espeon V #179.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$26.03
TCGplayer market
Low
$25.00
Mid
$28.66
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€29.97
Avg sold
€20.86
Lowest NM
€9.00
7-day avg
€35.56
30-day avg
€24.36

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Overview

About Espeon V #179

Espeon V is the #179 of 203 card in Evolving Skies, a contemporary set released in 2021 as part of the Sword & Shield series. A Psychic-type (200 HP), this basic / v copy appeals to both collectors and players.

5ban Graphics illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $26.03, with listings from $25.00 to —.

Card facts

Set
Evolving Skies
Series
Sword & Shield
Number
#179 / 203
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Illustrator
5ban Graphics
HP
200
Type
Psychic
Subtype
Basic, V
Pokédex
#196
Released
2021/08/27
Card text

Espeon V attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Espeon V #179 — the playability layer behind the price.

Psychic

Zen Shot

This attack does 60 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon V. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

PsychicColorlessColorless

Super Psy Bolt

120
V rule: When your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Battle stats

Weakness
Darkness ×2
Resistance
Fighting -30
Retreat cost
Colorless
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Espeon V price analysis

What drives the current market value of Espeon V #179.

TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($26.03).

At $26.03, Espeon V draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.

At $26.03, Espeon V draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.

In EUR, Espeon V trends at €29.97 on Cardmarket (avg sold €20.86, lowest NM €9.00).

Price trend

Espeon V price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $25.97▲ 0.2% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $26.03

Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €35.56 against a 30-day average of €24.36 (+46%).

The most recent 24-hour average is €21.24, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €29.97.

Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Espeon V, with a recorded low of $25.93 and high of $26.43; current value is at 20% of that band.

Daily moves average a volatility of 1.3%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 1.8%.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€21.24
7-day avg€35.56
30-day avg€24.36
Trend price€29.97

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▲ $0.08 (+0.3%)
All-time high
$26.43
All-time low
$25.93
Off all-time high
-1.5%
7 days since high
Since first snapshot
+0.2%
Max drawdown
-1.8%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
1.3%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$26.03
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
20%
low $25.93high $26.43

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Espeon V?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

On a $26.03 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $22.28 via eBay's default tier, $22.41 on TCGplayer, $24.38 on Cardmarket, $22.89 on Whatnot and $26.03 selling directly — a $3.75 spread after fees and typical shipping.

High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.

Your sale

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Espeon V #179.

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Best net payout$26.03
Spread across platforms$3.75
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$3.7514.4%$22.28Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$3.6213.9%$22.41Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.656.3%$24.38Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$26.03Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$3.1412.1%$22.89Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Espeon V?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Espeon V #179 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Espeon V #179.

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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.

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Should you grade this?
Borderline — hinges on PSA 10 odds

At $26.03 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $16.62 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $72.01 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-10.7% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$22.65
Net as PSA 9
$0.76
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$39.27
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$72.01
Expected value
$15.60
Expected profit
—
-10.7% ROI

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.

Set context

Espeon V within Evolving Skies

Within Evolving Skies it is the #26 most valuable of 66 tracked cards; the set median is $18.81.

That is 38% above the middle of the set — a top-62% position.

The set's top card is Umbreon VMAX (#215), valued at $2,298.95.

Rank in set
#26
of 66 tracked
Set median
$18.81
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Series
Sword & Shield
Full Evolving Skies report →
Value drivers

What makes Espeon V valuable

  • Espeon V is a Psychic card with 200 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
  • Artwork by 5ban Graphics is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
  • Espeon V is a contemporary card (2021), so its value moves with the current meta and pull rates.
  • Ultra Rare status puts Espeon V among the scarcer pulls in Evolving Skies.
  • A $26.03 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Espeon V

  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Ultra Rare cards; a clean copy of Espeon V can realise well above the $25.00 low end.
  • Because it is a Pokémon card, Espeon V has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€35.56 and €24.36) to time entries and exits.
  • Bulk lots of Espeon V can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • For Espeon V, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
FAQ

Espeon V value questions

What is Espeon V #179 worth?

The current TCGplayer market value is $26.03 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $25.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €29.97.

Should I buy Espeon V?

As a contemporary Ultra Rare card it is trending up in the short term (46.0% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.

How rare is Espeon V?

Espeon V is a Ultra Rare card from Evolving Skies (Sword & Shield series, 2021). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.

Does Espeon V have multiple printings?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($26.03). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Which marketplace sells Espeon V?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $26.03. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What drives Espeon V's value?

Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.

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