Espeon 48 / 116 Pokemon Card from Plasma Freeze Set
Espeon is a Stage 1 Pokémon card from the Team Plasma subset, with a Psychic type and 90 HP. The card features artwork by 5ban Graphics and is numbered 48 in…
- Set: Plasma Freeze
- Number: 48/116
- Rarity: Uncommon
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About the Espeon Pokémon Card
Espeon is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the Plasma Freeze set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 48/116 and is classified as Uncommon. The Plasma Freeze set was released on May 8, 2013.
The card includes the flavor text: “Its fur is so sensitive, it can feel minute shifts in the air and predict the weather…and its foes' thoughts.”.
Espeon Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Espeon
Card number: 48/116
Set: Plasma Freeze
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1, Team Plasma
Type: Psychic
HP: 90
Artist: 5ban Graphics
Release date: May 8, 2013
National Pokédex number: 196
Why Collect the Espeon Pokémon Card?
Espeon is most often collected as part of a complete Plasma Freeze set rather than as a standalone chase card.
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 5ban Graphics.
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 $51.75. Recent listings range from roughly $80.00 (low) to $768 (high), with a mid-point near
For context, the Plasma Freeze set has a median card value near $4.00 and an average near $35.37, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -40% over the last 7 days and -10% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Plasma Freeze 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.
How Rare Is the Espeon Pokémon Card?
As an Uncommon card, Espeon sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Other Printings of Espeon
Espeon appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Neo Discovery 1 (around