Espeon
SM - Lost Thunder · 89/214 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
89/214
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Espeon Worth?
Espeon (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the SM - Lost Thunder set, card number 89/214. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Espeon Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Espeon (SM - Lost Thunder, 89/214) is worth around $7.50 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $7.50, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.50. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $7.50, Lightly Played $4.29, Moderately Played $3.86, Heavily Played $3.24, Damaged $1.50 — 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 $180.00 — about 24x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $10.50.
Is It Worth Grading Espeon?
Grading Espeon can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($7.50) and a PSA 10 ($180.00) is about $172.50 — a 24x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $10.50, PSA 8 $20.50. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 12 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.99 | $8.99 | $8.99 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.50 | $1.50 | $1.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.24 | $3.24 | $3.24 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.29 | $4.29 | $4.29 | 34 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.86 | $3.86 | $3.86 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $7.50 | $7.01 | $8.97 | 155 |
Is Espeon a Good Buy?
Espeon is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Espeon's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
