UMBREON ex STANDARD PSA 10
Terastal Festa ex · Japanese Print · Card #217
UMBREON ex STANDARD PSA 10 Gem Mint · sells at $712 USD · Terastal Festa ex. Cert-verified slab, sourced from Japan, ships SF Express HK + DHL worldwide.
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Japanese version
PrimaryCard Background & Set Context
Umbreon debuted in Pokemon Gold and Silver (1999) as a Generation II dark-type Eeveelution, evolving from Eevee with high friendship at night. The character's design — black coat with golden ring markings — and aesthetic uniqueness made it a fan favourite across two and a half decades of Pokemon products. Umbreon's TCG history includes legendary cards like Umbreon * (Neo Discovery), Umbreon Gold Star (POP Series 5), Umbreon GX (Sun/Moon), Umbreon V/VMAX (Evolving Skies), and now Umbreon ex (SV-era). The Evolving Skies Umbreon VMAX Alt Art (2021) became the most-coveted modern Pokemon TCG card and set the benchmark for premium Eeveelution chase prints. Terastal Festa ex (SV8a, 2025) continues this lineage with SV8a-217 as the chase Umbreon entry.
Investment Analysis
Umbreon ex SV8a-217 sources at ~US$635.29 (poke10, last 30d), positioning it as the headline chase card of Terastal Festa ex. Umbreon ranks as Pokemon TCG's most-collected Eeveelution by a wide margin — ahead of Sylveon, Espeon, and Vaporeon in collector demand. The character's Generation II Johto debut, dark-type evolutionary path (Eevee evolved with high friendship at night), and aesthetic appeal have built a multi-decade collector base. SV8a-217's alt-art chase-tier framing combined with Umbreon character demand creates structural price strength. Investment thesis: Umbreon chase prints have historically appreciated steadily across set cycles (Evolving Skies Umbreon VMAX Alt Art being the headline reference). PSA 10 lift on JP Umbreon SARs has tracked 2.5-4x raw. Risks include reprint exposure within future Eeveelution-themed sets and the elevated absolute price exposure to single-card market shifts. Position posture: long-term hold tied to Umbreon's evergreen chase status.
Risks to Watch
Reprint risk on Umbreon chase cards is moderate — Pokemon Company has shown willingness to feature Umbreon repeatedly across set blocks, though specific alt-art framings are set-locked. JPY exposure is highly meaningful at the elevated source price. Authentication risk is acute for high-value Umbreon chase prints; only purchase from verified channels. Submission backlog risk on PSA Japan service tier matters given the long capital tie-up. Single-card market sentiment risk: chase Umbreon prints can swing meaningfully with Pokemon Company merchandising announcements.
Global Market Comparison
No sold-comp history yet for this card. Our price above reflects our own sourcing + margin; region benchmarks will populate as we ingest more data.
Price History (90 days)
Card Background & Set Context
Umbreon debuted in Pokemon Gold and Silver (1999) as a Generation II dark-type Eeveelution, evolving from Eevee with high friendship at night. The character's design — black coat with golden ring markings — and aesthetic uniqueness made it a fan favourite across two and a half decades of Pokemon products. Umbreon's TCG history includes legendary cards like Umbreon * (Neo Discovery), Umbreon Gold Star (POP Series 5), Umbreon GX (Sun/Moon), Umbreon V/VMAX (Evolving Skies), and now Umbreon ex (SV-era). The Evolving Skies Umbreon VMAX Alt Art (2021) became the most-coveted modern Pokemon TCG card and set the benchmark for premium Eeveelution chase prints. Terastal Festa ex (SV8a, 2025) continues this lineage with SV8a-217 as the chase Umbreon entry.
Investment Analysis
Umbreon ex SV8a-217 sources at ~US$635.29 (poke10, last 30d), positioning it as the headline chase card of Terastal Festa ex. Umbreon ranks as Pokemon TCG's most-collected Eeveelution by a wide margin — ahead of Sylveon, Espeon, and Vaporeon in collector demand. The character's Generation II Johto debut, dark-type evolutionary path (Eevee evolved with high friendship at night), and aesthetic appeal have built a multi-decade collector base. SV8a-217's alt-art chase-tier framing combined with Umbreon character demand creates structural price strength. Investment thesis: Umbreon chase prints have historically appreciated steadily across set cycles (Evolving Skies Umbreon VMAX Alt Art being the headline reference). PSA 10 lift on JP Umbreon SARs has tracked 2.5-4x raw. Risks include reprint exposure within future Eeveelution-themed sets and the elevated absolute price exposure to single-card market shifts. Position posture: long-term hold tied to Umbreon's evergreen chase status.
Japanese vs English & Variants
SV8a-217 is the chase alt-art Umbreon ex within Terastal Festa ex. The set also features standard Pokemon ex Umbreon at lower numbering, with the alt-art SV8a-217 trading at multi-x premium reflecting the rarity tier gap. Cross-set, Umbreon comparisons span Evolving Skies Umbreon VMAX Alt Art (the headline modern Umbreon), Lost Origin Umbreon V Alt Art, and various promotional Umbreon prints. SV8a-217 sits as the premier SV-era Umbreon chase. Japanese SV8a centring is generally clean, supporting PSA 10 yield.
Authentication & Cert Verification
Authenticate SV8a-217 by inspecting the alt-art textured surface — legitimate Umbreon ex chase cards show full-card embossing with dark-aesthetic art framing. Verify the ex symbol and Terastal Festa set indicator. Counterfeit risk is elevated for chase Umbreon prints; cross-reference against established SV8a-217 reference imagery before purchase. Pre-grading inspection should focus on textured-surface scratches, corner wear, and centring drift.
Risks to Watch
Reprint risk on Umbreon chase cards is moderate — Pokemon Company has shown willingness to feature Umbreon repeatedly across set blocks, though specific alt-art framings are set-locked. JPY exposure is highly meaningful at the elevated source price. Authentication risk is acute for high-value Umbreon chase prints; only purchase from verified channels. Submission backlog risk on PSA Japan service tier matters given the long capital tie-up. Single-card market sentiment risk: chase Umbreon prints can swing meaningfully with Pokemon Company merchandising announcements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is Umbreon SV8a-217 so expensive?
Umbreon is Pokemon TCG's most-collected Eeveelution, and SV8a-217 is the chase alt-art tier of Terastal Festa ex (2025). The combination drives structural price strength.
How much is Umbreon ex SV8a-217 worth?
Raw Japanese copies source around US$635 (poke10, last 30d). PSA 10 graded copies typically lift 2.5-4x raw.
How does it compare to Evolving Skies Umbreon Alt Art?
Evolving Skies Umbreon VMAX Alt Art (2021) remains the headline modern Umbreon reference. SV8a-217 is the SV-era equivalent at premier chase tier.
Should I grade my Umbreon ex SV8a-217?
PSA 10 lift tracks 2.5-4x raw. Worth grading on clean copies, but watch for textured-surface scratches that can knock grading outcome.
Is this card playable in current standard?
Pokemon ex with Tera mechanic is competitive in current SV-era TCG, though SV8a-217's primary value driver is collector demand rather than gameplay viability.
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Data Sources & References
- PSA grade & population: psacard.com/pop — authoritative PSA population report
- Japan market reference: snkrdunk.com
- US market reference: pricecharting.com
- Card image & metadata: Pokemon TCG API
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