Umbreon – Aquapolis (#H29)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Umbreon (#H29) is a Rare Holo card from E-Card - Aquapolis released in 2003. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Shadow Bind attack (30 damage), The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.. TCGplayer market price sits around $630.99, Cardmarket average sale is €406.33, Floor listings start near €125.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $630.99
- Cardmarket trend price: €567.48
- Recent low listing: €125.00
Card Details
- Set
- Aquapolis
- Card Number
- H29
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 80
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Psychic -30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Dark Moon
As long as Umbreon is your Active Pokémon and has a Darkness Energy attached to it, once during your turn (before your attack), you may look at your opponent's hand. Choose from it a number of cards up to the number of Darkness Energy attached to Umbreon and shuffle them into your opponent's deck. Your opponent then draws the same number of cards from his or her deck. This power can't be used if Umbreon is affected by a Special Condition.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Shadow Bind
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 30
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Umbreon from Aquapolis (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2003, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
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 Umbreon H29 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Umbreon's Shadow Bind deals 30 damage for Colorless + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Fighting ×2 • Resistant to Psychic -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquapolis #H29 ← Current | 80 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | $630.99 |
�📦 Aquapolis Set Context
This Umbreon is part of the Aquapolis expansion , released as part of the E-Card series in 2003.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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 Umbreon 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 cards from Aquapolis are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Darkness typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Aquapolis
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Umbreon H29 was released in 2003 in the Aquapolis expansion. This set is part of the E-Card series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Aquapolis is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Darkness type Pokémon like Umbreon 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 Umbreon 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 Darkness energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Umbreon works best in Darkness type decks.