Espeon Pokemon Dark Explorers #48
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Espeon Card Facts & History
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Card History
Espeon’s Dark Explorers printing is a Stage 1 Psychic-type with the Solar Revelation Ability, a defensive effect that blocks attack effects other than damage on your Energy-attached Pokémon, giving this otherwise modest rare a distinctly tactical identity.
In-Game
This card’s flavor text is pulled from the Pokédex entry used in Pokémon Black and White, tying the card directly to the era Dark Explorers was built around.
In-Game
Espeon itself is one of the signature Generation II Eeveelutions, introduced in Pokémon Gold and Silver as the daytime friendship evolution of Eevee, which gives this BW-era card an extra layer of nostalgia for longtime collectors.
Artist
The artwork is credited to Mizue, whose softer, storybook-like style makes this Espeon feel calm and elegant rather than aggressive, a great match for a Pokémon known for foresight and refined psychic power.
Set Lore
Dark Explorers was released in English on May 9, 2012 as the fifth main Black & White expansion, so this Espeon comes from a set remembered for its darker tone and standout BW-era identity.
Card Reference
About Espeon (Pokemon Dark Explorers #48)
Espeon is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Dark Explorers set, card number 48, illustrated by Mizue. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Black & White era, and was released in 2012. The current market price is $10.79, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $9.27 to $10.79, with a median of $9.71.
Card details
- Card Number
- #48
- Rarity
- Rare
- Artist
- Mizue
- Release Year
- 2012
- Language
- English
- Era
- Black & White
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What is the current market price of Espeon from Pokemon Dark Explorers #48?
The current market price of Espeon is $10.79. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Espeon from?
Espeon is from the Pokemon Dark Explorers set, card number 48, released in 2012.
Is Espeon worth grading?
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