Umbreon – XY Black Star Promos (#XY96)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Umbreon (#XY96) is a Promo card from XY - XY Black Star Promos released in 2013. It showcases artwork by kawayoo and the Mach Claw attack (30 damage), This attack's damage isn't affected by Resistance.. TCGplayer market price sits around $56.44, Cardmarket average sale is €34.04, Floor listings start near €7.50.
- TCGplayer market price: $56.44
- Cardmarket trend price: €36.56
- Recent low listing: €7.50
Card Details
- Set
- XY Black Star Promos
- Card Number
- XY96
- Rarity
- ✨ Promo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 kawayoo
- HP
- 100
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Psychic -20
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Mach Claw
[Darkness, Colorless]
— 30
This attack's damage isn't affected by Resistance. -
Lunatic Sense
[Darkness, Colorless, Colorless]
— 60+
Turn 1 of your face-down Prize cards face up. If that Prize card is a Pokémon, this attack does 60 more damage. (That Prize card remains up for the rest of the game.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Umbreon from XY Black Star Promos (Promo) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2013, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator kawayoo.
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 XY96 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Umbreon's Mach Claw deals 30 damage for Darkness + Colorless energy. Special effect: This attack's damage isn't affected by Resistance.
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Fighting ×2 • Resistant 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XY Black Star Promos #XY96 ← Current | 100 | 2 attacks | Promo | $56.44 |
�📦 XY Black Star Promos Set Context
This Umbreon is part of the XY Black Star Promos expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2013.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by kawayoo, 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
- Promo cards from XY Black Star Promos are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by kawayoo 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 XY96 was released in 2013 in the XY Black Star Promos expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by kawayoo. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: XY Black Star Promos 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 Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ 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.