Espeon – Majestic Dawn (#18)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Espeon (#18) is a Rare card from Diamond & Pearl - Majestic Dawn released in 2008. It showcases artwork by Naoyo Kimura and the Morning Sun attack (60 damage), You may move an Energy card attached to Espeon to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $7.77, Cardmarket average sale is €2.12, Floor listings start near €0.15.
- TCGplayer market price: $7.77
- Cardmarket trend price: €2.11
- Recent low listing: €0.15
Card Details
- Set
- Majestic Dawn
- Card Number
- 18
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Naoyo Kimura
- HP
- 80
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Psychic +20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Sunlight Veil
Each of your Pokémon that evolves from Eevee gets +20 HP. You can't use more than 1 Sunlight Veil Poké-Body each turn.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Morning Sun
[Psychic, Colorless, Colorless]
— 60
You may move an Energy card attached to Espeon to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Espeon from Majestic Dawn (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2008, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Naoyo Kimura.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Espeon 18 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Espeon's Morning Sun deals 60 damage for Psychic + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: You may move an Energy card attached to Espeon to 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Psychic +20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majestic Dawn #18 ← Current | 80 | 1 attack | Rare | $7.77 |
�📦 Majestic Dawn Set Context
This Espeon is part of the Majestic Dawn expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2008.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Naoyo Kimura, 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 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 cards from Majestic Dawn are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Naoyo Kimura 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.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Espeon 18 was released in 2008 in the Majestic Dawn expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Naoyo Kimura. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Majestic Dawn is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Espeon have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Espeon 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 works best in Psychic type decks.