Every Umbreon Card Variant Ranked by Value (2026)
Verified JK Index sold-comp data as of August 9, 2026: Umbreon ex SIR #161 from Prismatic Evolutions is now highest-value modern Umbreon at Near Mint $1,499.99, PSA 9 $1,660, PSA 10 $6,300 current-cycle grail. Below it, Umbreon VMAX Alt Art #215 (Moonbreon) from Evolving Skies clears at Near Mint $2,300, PSA 9 $2,399, PSA 10 $4,250. Umbreon V Alt Art #189 sits at $448.88 raw / $880 PSA 10.
The Moonbreon "modern grail" thesis just got a new heir: Prismatic Evolutions SIR overtook Moonbreon on PSA 10 clearing prices in 2026.
[Pricing in this blog is sourced live from Prismatic Evolutions set page, Evolving Skies set page, and Brilliant Stars set page on JK Index. Reddit citations are for community sentiment, not modern pricing.]
Why has Prismatic Evolutions Umbreon ex SIR overtaken Moonbreon?
Two structural reasons.
Character-tier demand compounds when a new print releases. Every new Umbreon SIR pulls demand from every previous Umbreon SIR because Umbreon collectors buy across generations. That should have pulled Moonbreon up, not down. But market did opposite: Moonbreon PSA 10 at $4,250 versus Prismatic Evolutions SIR PSA 10 at $6,300. The newer print carries a $2,050 premium.
Set-page positioning matters. Prismatic Evolutions is 2025's Eeveelution-focused set, meaning Umbreon collectors treat it as current-cycle target and Moonbreon as vintage-cycle target. Different buyer segments, different price discovery.
r/PokemonCardValue on Moonbreon as a hold thesis: "this card is an insane modern grail, if you don't need money you should hold until prismatic evolutions goes out of print" (r/PokemonCardValue). That thesis is now testable Prismatic Evolutions rotation is expected in late 2026, and Moonbreon PSA 10 is priced against that specific rotation event.
What are actual verified umbreon prices in 2026?
Live JK Index sold-comp data across every major Umbreon print:
| Card | Set | # | Near Mint | PSA 9 | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umbreon ex SIR | Prismatic Evolutions | 161 | $1,499.99 | $1,660.00 | $6,300.00 |
| Umbreon VMAX Alt Art (Moonbreon) | Evolving Skies | 215 | $2,300.00 | $2,399.00 | $4,250.00 |
| Umbreon V Alt Art | Evolving Skies | 189 | $448.88 | $380.00 | $880.00 |
| Umbreon V TG22 | Brilliant Stars | TG22 | $292.01 | $239.50 | $800.00 |
| Umbreon VMAX TG23 | Brilliant Stars | TG23 | $91.00 | $107.00 | $255.00 |
| Umbreon Master Ball | Prismatic Evolutions | 59 | $74.00 | $86.38 | |
| Umbreon VMAX Regular | Evolving Skies | 95 | $22.99 | $24.99 | $180.50 |
| Umbreon ex Regular | Prismatic Evolutions | 60 | $7.35 | $24.00 |
Sources: JK Index Prismatic Evolutions set page (Aug 9, 2026), JK Index Evolving Skies set page (Jul 27, 2026), JK Index Brilliant Stars set page.
Vintage Umbreon (Gold Star EX Unseen Forces 2005, Umbreon Star POP Series 5, Neo Discovery holo 2001) is not yet indexed as a live set page on JK Index. Reddit and PWCC/Goldin auction comps put Umbreon Gold Star at $1,400–$2,000 raw and $8,000–$14,000 PSA 10.
Which umbreon prints are actually strongest grading plays?
Grading math against verified JK Index prices, PSA super-value fees ($75 + $25 round-trip):
| Card | Raw NM (real) | PSA 10 (real) | Weighted EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umbreon ex SIR (Prismatic Evolutions #161) | $1,499.99 | $6,300.00 | +305% headline (grade centered only, PSA 10 rate ~30%) |
| Umbreon VMAX Alt Art (Moonbreon #215) | $2,300.00 | $4,250.00 | +72% (fees clear only on pack-fresh centered) |
| Umbreon V Alt Art (Evolving Skies #189) | $448.88 | $880.00 | +80% (best marginal EV under $500) |
| Umbreon V TG22 (Brilliant Stars) | $292.01 | $800.00 | +155% |
| Umbreon VMAX TG23 (Brilliant Stars) | $91.00 | $255.00 | +155% |
| Umbreon VMAX Regular (#95) | $22.99 | $180.50 | +680% headline; PSA 10 rate ~20% cuts real EV to ~$15 |
Umbreon V TG22 from Brilliant Stars is sleeper play. r/PokeInvesting called it early: "Oh dude TG Umbreon is such a good buy right now" (r/PokeInvesting). At $292 raw with an $800 PSA 10 comp, +155% weighted EV under $300 upfront cost is strongest grading return in modern Umbreon catalog. Note: TG22 (V, single-Pokémon art) actually clears higher than TG23 (VMAX) trainer-gallery numbering runs opposite to base-set numbering.
Umbreon V Alt Art from Evolving Skies at $448.88 raw is second-strongest play. r/PokeInvesting on Umbreon V pricing: "I paid $900 for mine a couple months ago and you can still grab it for just over 1k" (r/PokeInvesting). That $900+ Reddit comp is above current JK Index verified $448.88 NM either Reddit comp was for a graded copy, or raw market has softened. Check comps before paying above $500 raw.
Pre-scan any Umbreon submission over $100 with JK Index Grading Readiness Scan. Alt-art landscape secret rares from Evolving Skies run 10–15% centering variance single largest factor between PSA 9 and PSA 10 returns on Moonbreon.
The vintage Umbreon Aquapolis anchor
Reddit-community anchor for 2003 Aquapolis Holo Umbreon. r/PokemonCardValue on Aquapolis pricing: "ungraded is like 650 psa 7 1200" (r/PokemonCardValue).
That $650 ungraded / $1,200 PSA 7 Reddit comp is current-market anchor for Aquapolis Holo Umbreon. JK Index doesn't yet index Aquapolis as a live set page, so this section is Reddit-sourced pending feed.
The Chinese exclusive Umbreon
Regional-scarcity tier. r/PokemonInvesting flagged distinctness: "Chinese exclusive umbreon" (r/PokemonInvesting).
The card has no English counterpart, which puts it in a scarcity bucket separate from main modern chases. Pricing bands run $95–$180 raw for standard Chinese exclusive print, with limited PSA data because print doesn't circulate through Western grading channels at same volume.
Historical price movement anchored to real JK Index comps
Umbreon VMAX Alt Art (Moonbreon #215): $400 raw at October 2021 launch → $1,400 peak in July 2022 → $850 in 2023 → $1,900 in 2024 → $2,300 NM on JK Index (Jul 27, 2026). Still above every prior peak. The community "modern grail" thesis is holding on raw side.
Umbreon ex SIR (Prismatic Evolutions #161): launched January 2025 → $1,499.99 NM on JK Index (Aug 9, 2026). First-year appreciation of ~2x from launch pricing. PSA 10 at $6,300 is roughly 1.5x Moonbreon's PSA 10 a decisive market rotation toward newer print.
Umbreon V Alt Art (Evolving Skies #189): $400 raw at launch → $800 in 2022 → $650 in 2023 → $448.88 NM on JK Index (Jul 27, 2026). Softer than 2024 peak, still above 2023 floor.
So which umbreon should you actually buy in 2026?
Buy Umbreon V TG22 at $292 NM if you can grade to PSA 10. Best marginal EV in catalog: +155% weighted return with sub-$300 upfront cost. Reddit-community-flagged as current-cycle buy.
Hold Umbreon ex SIR #161 if you already own one. Prismatic Evolutions rotation risk is asymmetric PSA 10 at $6,300 may consolidate after rotation, but underlying character demand supports a floor. Don't panic-sell.
Buy Umbreon V Alt Art #189 at $448.88 NM only after cross-checking Reddit $900 comp against JK Index verified $448.88 clearing. If market is genuinely softening, this is early. If it's a temporary dip, +80% grading EV clears.
Hold Moonbreon #215 through Prismatic Evolutions rotation. The r/PokemonCardValue thesis is testable within 12 months. At $2,300 raw entry is expensive, but if vintage-cycle demand pulls back, Moonbreon is where it lands first.
Skip Umbreon VMAX Regular #95 for grading. The +680% headline EV is a mathematical mirage against ~20% PSA 10 rate on Evolving Skies holos.
Buy Umbreon Master Ball #59 at $74 raw as a Prismatic Evolutions completion pick. Sub-$100 entry to current-cycle Umbreon set.
Check JK Index Marketplace sold-comp overlay before every Umbreon purchase over $100.
Buy Umbreon variants on JK Index Marketplace: verified sellers, 30-day sold-comp overlay, PSA population history on every Umbreon print from Neo Discovery through Prismatic Evolutions.
Pre-scan any Umbreon submission with Grading Readiness Scan before shipping to PSA, BGS, or CGC.
Sources (5)
- Prismatic Evolutions set page: live prices on Umbreon ex SIR #161, Regular #60, Master Ball #59
- Evolving Skies set page: live comps on Umbreon VMAX Alt Art #215, V Alt Art #189, VMAX #95
- Brilliant Stars set page: live comps on Umbreon V TG22 and VMAX TG23
- Grade Readiness Scan: centering + corners + surface pre-check
Modern Umbreon pricing data sourced from JK Index verified sales feed as of Jul 27, 2026 (Evolving Skies, Brilliant Stars) and Aug 9, 2026 (Prismatic Evolutions). Vintage Umbreon Gold Star, Star, Aquapolis Holo pricing referenced from Reddit appraisal-thread comps and PWCC/Goldin auction records pending live JK Index vintage-set feeds.
