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Espeon [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•2001
$90.13Market Price
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Espeon [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
This non-holo Espeon is a Neo Discovery oddity for collectors because the English set later expanded to include non-Holofoil prints of cards that were originally Rare Holo in the Japanese release, giving Espeon two distinct chase paths in the same WotC-era expansion.
Set Lore
Neo Discovery launched in English on June 1, 2001, as the second Neo Series expansion, a set built around Johto Pokémon, Unown, and the Ruins of Alph—making Espeon part of one of the most atmospheric world-building sets of the Wizards era.
In-Game
Espeon itself was introduced in Pokémon Gold and Silver as one of Eevee’s new Generation II evolutions, so this card captures the moment Johto’s fresh psychic Eeveelution first entered the TCG spotlight.
Card History
Espeon had a memorable Johto-era anime presence through Sakura’s Espeon, which appeared after evolving from her Eevee between 'Trouble's Brewing' and 'Espeon, Not Included,' helping cement Espeon as one of the signature Eeveelutions of the early 2000s.
Artist
The card’s artwork is by Naoyo Kimura, whose soft, storybook-style Pokémon illustrations are a defining visual flavor of the early Wizards-era TCG and give this Espeon a calm, mystical feel that fits its Pokédex lore perfectly.
Card Reference
About Espeon [1st Edition]
Espeon [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Neo Discovery set, card number 20. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2001. The current market price is $90.13, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Neo Discovery
- Card Number
- #20
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 2001
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Espeon [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Espeon [1st Edition] is $90.13. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Espeon [1st Edition] from?
Espeon [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Neo Discovery set, card number 20, released in 2001.
Is Espeon [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Espeon [1st Edition] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Espeon [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Espeon [1st Edition] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.