Espeon vmax – Evolving Skies (#65)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Espeon vmax (#65) is a Rare Holo Vmax card from Sword & Shield - Evolving Skies released in 2021. It showcases artwork by 5ban Graphics and the Max Mindstorm attack (60× damage), This attack does 60 damage for each Energy attached to all of your opponent's Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $8.99, Cardmarket average sale is €8.60, Floor listings start near €3.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $8.99
- Cardmarket trend price: €9.02
- Recent low listing: €3.00
Card Details
- Set
- Evolving Skies
- Card Number
- 65
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Vmax
- Illustrator
- 🎨 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 310
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Darkness ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -30
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Solar Revelation
Prevent all effects of attacks from your opponent's Pokémon done to all of your Pokémon that have Energy attached.(Existing effects are not removed. Damage is not an effect.)
Attacks & Strategy
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Max Mindstorm
[Psychic, Colorless, Colorless]
— 60×
This attack does 60 damage for each Energy attached to all of your opponent's Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Espeon vmax from Evolving Skies (Rare Holo Vmax) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator 5ban Graphics.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Espeon vmax 65 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Espeon vmax's Max Mindstorm deals 60× damage for Psychic + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: This attack does 60 damage for each Energy attached to all of your opponent's Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 310 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Darkness ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -30
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolving Skies #65 ← Current | 310 | 1 attack | Rare Holo Vmax | $8.99 |
�📦 Evolving Skies Set Context
This Espeon vmax is part of the Evolving Skies expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by 5ban Graphics, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Espeon vmax card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo Vmax cards from Evolving Skies are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by 5ban Graphics resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
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📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Espeon vmax 65 was released in 2021 in the Evolving Skies expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by 5ban Graphics. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Evolving Skies represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Espeon vmax with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Espeon vmax card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Psychic energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Espeon vmax works best in Psychic type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.