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Vintage 2002 Neo Destiny Espeon — WotC-era Psychic-type from the Eevee line.

Neo DestinySet
2002Released
Rare HoloRarity
Atsuko NishidaIllustrator

01Card Stats

Stage 1 (evolves from Eevee)
HP 60
TypePsychic
RarityRare Holo
IllustratorAtsuko Nishida
WeaknessPsychic ×2
Retreat
SetNeo Destiny
Released2002

02Editions and Print Runs

Printed in the WotC era when 1st Edition and Unlimited distinctions still applied.

1st Edition

How to spot it: 1st Edition stamp in the bottom-left of the artwork frame.

First print window; smaller run than Unlimited.

Unlimited

How to spot it: No 1st Edition stamp; standard print frame.

Most common version of this card.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers
Rare Holo
Foiling
Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork.
Alt art / specials
No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English
Standard English release.
Japanese
Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European
Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other
No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Holo~$425 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.

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07Why Collectors Want It

  • Early-2000s Neo Destiny printing with vintage collector appeal.
  • The Psychic-type Eeveelution introduced in Gen II — evolves from a high-friendship Eevee in daytime.
  • Required for any complete Espeon master set across eras.
  • Collectors of the Neo Destiny set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Stage 1 Espeon with 60 HP; top attack around 10 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Gouge Cost: Colorless · 10+ damage

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage; if tails, this attack does 10 damage.

Psysplash Cost: Psychic + Colorless + Colorless

Does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon for each Energy card attached to that Pokémon. Don't apply Weakness and Resistance.

Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat cost
0

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: WotC-era Espeon PSA 10 populations vary; small numbers across most sets.

Graded copies command notable premiums over raw, especially for 1st Edition prints.

Other graders: BGS and CGC also grade vintage Pokemon; PSA dominates secondary-market liquidity.

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