Espeon (Japanese)
Magma VS Aqua: Two Ambitions · 040/080 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
040/080
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Unlimited_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Espeon (Japanese) Worth?
Espeon (Japanese) (Unlimited_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Magma VS Aqua: Two Ambitions, card number 040/080. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Espeon (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Espeon (Japanese) (Magma VS Aqua: Two Ambitions, 040/080) is worth around $56.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $56.00, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $31.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $56.00, Lightly Played $60.00, Moderately Played $30.00, Heavily Played $40.00, Damaged $31.99 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $814.68 — about 15x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $288.04.
Is It Worth Grading Espeon (Japanese)?
Grading Espeon (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($56.00) and a PSA 10 ($814.68) is about $758.68 — a 15x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $288.04, PSA 8 $81.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $31.99 | $31.99 | $31.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $79.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $814.68 | $814.68 | $814.68 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $89.99 | $89.99 | $89.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $81.00 | $81.00 | $81.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $288.04 | $288.04 | $288.04 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
Is Espeon (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Espeon (Japanese) are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Espeon (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
