Umbreon – Delta Species (#17)

Price Overview & Key Facts
Umbreon (#17) is a Rare Holo card from EX - Delta Species released in 2005. It showcases artwork by Ryo Ueda 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 $228.70, Cardmarket average sale is €100.00, Floor listings start near €24.99.
- TCGplayer market price: $228.70
- Cardmarket trend price: €84.40
- Recent low listing: €24.99
Card Details
- Set
- Delta Species
- Card Number
- 17
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ryo Ueda
- HP
- 70
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness, ⚙️ Metal
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Psychic -30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
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Delta Moon
When your opponent attaches a Special Energy card from his or her hand to 1 of his or her Pokémon, put 1 damage counter on that Pokémon. You can't use more than 1 Delta Moon Poké-Body each turn.
Attacks & Strategy
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Feint Attack
[Darkness, Metal]
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 Delta Species (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2005, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ryo Ueda.
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 17 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Umbreon's Feint Attack for Darkness + Metal 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/Metal 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 |
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Delta Species #17 ← Current | 70 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | $228.70 |
�📦 Delta Species Set Context
This Umbreon is part of the Delta Species expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2005.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ryo Ueda, 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 Delta Species are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ryo Ueda resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Darkness, Metal typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Umbreon 17 was released in 2005 in the Delta Species expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Ryo Ueda. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Delta Species 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. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.