Espeon 20 / 75 Pokemon Card from Neo Discovery Set
Espeon is a Stage 1 Psychic-type Pokémon with 70 HP. It was illustrated by Naoyo Kimura and is card number 20 in the Neo Discovery set, part of the vintage…
- Set: Neo Discovery
- Number: 20/75
- Rarity: Rare
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About the Espeon Pokémon Card
Espeon is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Neo Discovery set, part of the Neo series. It carries the collector number 20/75 and is classified as Rare. The Neo Discovery set was released on June 1, 2001.
The card includes the flavor text: “By reading air currents, it can predict things such as the weather or its foe's next move.”.
Espeon Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Espeon
Card number: 20/75
Set: Neo Discovery
Series: Neo
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Psychic
HP: 70
Artist: Naoyo Kimura
Release date: June 1, 2001
National Pokédex number: 196
Why Collect the Espeon Pokémon Card?
Espeon is a solid addition to the Neo Discovery set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Espeon Pokémon Card
Espeon was illustrated by Naoyo Kimura.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Espeon Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Espeon is about $85.36. Recent listings range from roughly $895 (low) to $895 (high), with a mid-point near $895. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Neo Discovery set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Neo Discovery set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Espeon Pokémon Card
Whether Espeon is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 1,315 copies of this card, of which 171 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 13.0%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Espeon Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Espeon are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 1,315 copies to date.
Other Printings of Espeon
Espeon appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Neo Discovery 1 (around