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Espeon
Platinum•2009
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Espeon Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Espeon E4 is tied directly to Sinnoh Elite Four member Lucian, and Bulbapedia notes that the artwork shows Lucian’s Pokémon League room from Pokémon Platinum in the background.
In-Game
This card feels especially fitting for longtime fans because Espeon itself was introduced in Generation II as Eevee’s daytime, high-friendship evolution, making it one of the franchise’s earliest friendship-based evolutions.
Card History
One of the coolest oddities about Espeon E4 is that its attacks are Hypnosis and Psywave, yet Bulbapedia specifically notes that Espeon cannot actually learn either move in the video games.
Set Lore
Rising Rivals was built around Pokémon Platinum and the Sinnoh League’s Gym Leaders and Elite Four, so Espeon E4 stands out as part of a set that turned major Platinum-era characters into collectible SP partner Pokémon.
Artist
This rare was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the original Pokémon TCG artists who has contributed artwork to the game since its inception, giving the card extra appeal for collectors who chase iconic illustrator names.
Card Reference
About Espeon
Espeon is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Rising Rivals set, card number 18. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Platinum era, and was released in 2009. The current market price is $15.54, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Rising Rivals
- Card Number
- #18
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 2009
- Language
- English
- Era
- Platinum
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Espeon?
The current market price of Espeon is $15.54. 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 Rising Rivals set, card number 18, released in 2009.
Is Espeon worth grading?
Whether Espeon 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?
You can buy or sell Espeon 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.