PSA 10 GEM MINT Umbreon VMAX 173/132 cs4aC Hyper Alt Art Pokemon *MOONBREON*
PSA 10 GEM MINT Umbreon VMAX 173/132 cs4aC Hyper Alt Art Pokemon *MOONBREON*
Price: $1,250.00
Umbreon VMAX (#173/132), from the Evolving Skies set, Secret Rare, graded PSA 10. This one’s the hyper alt art version, nicknamed Moonbreon for obvious reasons.
That artwork shows Umbreon leaping across rooftops under a massive full moon, city skyline glowing below. The pose hits hard, all mysterious and intense, with those golden rings popping against the night sky.
Key text: Dark type, 310 HP. Ability is Dark Signal – when you evolve into this from your hand, switch one of your opponent’s benched Pokémon to the active spot. Attacks include Max Darkness for 160 damage, costing two Dark and one colorless energy. Simple but effective for control plays. Weak to Grass, resists nothing, retreats for two.
Evolving Skies dropped in 2021, right in the Sword & Shield series. This printing stands out because it’s not your standard full art; the alternate design captures that eerie, nocturnal vibe that Eeveelution fans love. It was part of the set’s secret rare lineup, pulling from Japanese Eevee Heroes influences but with English flair. Collectors dig how it contrasts with brighter Eeveelutions like Espeon or Sylveon from the same era. Back then, packs were flying off shelves, and this card became a chase piece for its thematic depth – Umbreon evolving from Eevee under moonlight just feels right. It’s got that evolution line charm, building on the Dark-type strategy that started way back in Neo Discovery. No wonder it pairs well in decks focused on disruption and big hits.
For slab details, a PSA 10 means flawless centering, usually 50/50 or better all around. Edges are crisp, corners sharp, surface without a scratch – the kind where you tilt it and see no haze. Eye appeal is solid with the vibrant blues and yellows in the art, that moon almost glowing through the acrylic. Based on widely reported estimates, the PSA 10 pop sits around 1,400 or so, not too flooded but enough to keep things interesting for hunters.
I’d display this front and center, maybe with a little LED light to mimic that moonlight glow, just for the vibe.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Umbreon VMAX (#173/132)
– Set: Evolving Skies
– Rarity: Secret Rare
– Condition: PSA 10
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