| Set | Dark Explorers |
| Card number | 48 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 90 |
| Artist | Mizue |
| Released | May 2012 |
Espeon #48 Value (Dark Explorers)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Espeon from Dark Explorers is a rare holo card released in May 2012 with art by Mizue. It holds a similar raw value to some commons but stands out with one of the higher PSA 10 price multiples in the set.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $22.19 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €8.04 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €5.63 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €6.01 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 192 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $3,000 |
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Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.
What sets the price of Espeon #48
Espeon #48 is a Rare Pokémon card from Dark Explorers, the Black & White era (2012). It ranks as number 20 by price out of 111 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 135x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($22.19 to $22.19). The illustration is by Mizue.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 10 | $325.62 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $174.94 | 5 |
| PSA | 10 | $3,000 | 1 |
| PSA | 9 | $121.49 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $13.36 | 2 |
| PSA | 7 | $20.93 | 3 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Espeon price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €8.04 | $22.19 |
| Oct 2026 | €9.72 | $22.19 |
| Sep 2026 | €9.75 | $22.50 |
| Aug 2026 | €9.83 | $16.10 |
| Jul 2026 | €9.36 | $7.95 |
| Jun 2026 | €8.64 | $7.95 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Espeon #48 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $22.19, a PSA 10 sells for around $3,000 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €8.04. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Espeon #48 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Espeon #48 sells for about $3,000 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $22.19 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Espeon #48 rare?
Espeon #48 is printed at Rare rarity and ranks number 20 by price among the 111 cards in Dark Explorers. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Espeon #48 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $22.19.
Is Espeon #48 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 135.2x raw ($2,978 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Espeon I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (48) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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