Umbreon – Celebrations: Classic Collection (#17)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Umbreon (#17) is a Classic Collection card from Sword & Shield - Celebrations: Classic Collection released in 2021. It showcases artwork by Masakazu Fukuda and the Feint Attack attack, Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to that Pokémon. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on that Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $60.10.
- TCGplayer market price: $60.10
Card Details
- Set
- Celebrations: Classic Collection
- Card Number
- 17
- Rarity
- ✨ Classic Collection
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 70
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Psychic -30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
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Dark Ray
Once during your turn, when you put Umbreon Star from your hand onto your Bench, you may choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking and discard it.
Attacks & Strategy
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Feint Attack
[Darkness, Darkness]
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to that Pokémon. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on that Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Umbreon from Celebrations: Classic Collection (Classic Collection) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Masakazu Fukuda.
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 Umbreon 17 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Umbreon's Feint Attack for Darkness + Darkness energy. Special effect: Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to that Pokémon. This attack's damag...
Stats Overview: 70 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.
� Compare Umbreon Cards
Looking for other Umbreon cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrations: Classic Collection #17 ← Current | 70 | 1 attack | Classic Collection | $60.10 |
�📦 Celebrations: Classic Collection Set Context
This Umbreon is part of the Celebrations: Classic Collection expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Masakazu Fukuda, 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.
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💎 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
- Classic Collection cards from Celebrations: Classic Collection are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Masakazu Fukuda 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.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Umbreon 17 was released in 2021 in the Celebrations: Classic Collection 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 Masakazu Fukuda. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Celebrations: Classic Collection represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
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. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.