Umbreon – Unseen Forces (#112)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Umbreon (#112) is a Rare Holo Ex card from EX - Unseen Forces released in 2005. It showcases artwork by Ryo Ueda and the Black Cry attack (20 damage), The Defending Pokémon can't retreat or use any Poké-Powers during your opponent's next turn.. TCGplayer market price sits around $522.21, Cardmarket average sale is €349.83, Floor listings start near €68.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $522.21
- Cardmarket trend price: €323.84
- Recent low listing: €68.00
Card Details
- Set
- Unseen Forces
- Card Number
- 112
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Ex
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ryo Ueda
- HP
- 110
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Psychic -30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Darker Ring
Once during your turn (before your attack), when you play Umbreon ex from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokémon, switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with 1 of the Defending Pokémon. Your opponent chooses the Defending Pokémon to switch.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Black Cry
[Colorless]
— 20
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat or use any Poké-Powers during your opponent's next turn. - Darkness Fang [Darkness, Colorless, Colorless] — 60
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Umbreon from Unseen Forces (Rare Holo Ex) 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 112 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Umbreon's Black Cry deals 20 damage for Colorless energy. Special effect: The Defending Pokémon can't retreat or use any Poké-Powers during your opponent's next turn.
Stats Overview: 110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unseen Forces #112 ← Current | 110 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo Ex | $522.21 |
�📦 Unseen Forces Set Context
This Umbreon is part of the Unseen Forces 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 Ex cards from Unseen Forces 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 typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Umbreon 112 was released in 2005 in the Unseen Forces 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: Unseen Forces 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 with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. 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.