2021 POKEMON EVOLVING SKIES UMBREON VMAX ALT ART MOONBREON #215 BGS 9.5
2021 POKEMON EVOLVING SKIES UMBREON VMAX ALT ART MOONBREON #215 BGS 9.5
Price: $2,900.00
Umbreon VMAX from Evolving Skies, the alternate art version at #215, sitting pretty in a BGS 9.5 slab. This one’s got that nickname “Moonbreon” for a reason, and it’s a standout in any collection.
The artwork captures Umbreon perched on a cliffside under a massive full moon, with swirling dark energy and a starry night sky. That intense gaze and shadowy vibe just pull you in, like it’s ready to pounce from the card itself.
On the text side, it’s a Darkness-type with 310 HP. Ability is Dark Signal, letting you switch your opponent’s Active Pokémon with one of their Benched ones when you evolve into this bad boy. Attacks include Max Darkness for 160 damage, which hits harder against Pokémon V. Simple, effective setup for some sneaky plays.
Evolving Skies dropped in 2021 as part of the Sword & Shield series, right when Eeveelution fans were losing it over the V and VMAX mechanics. This printing stands out because of the alt art treatment—most VMAX cards got standard illustrations, but this one went full atmospheric with the moonlit scene, making it feel more like a collector’s piece than just a battle card. It ties into the set’s sky-high theme, with dragons and evolutions everywhere, but Umbreon brings that grounded, nocturnal edge.
For the slab, BGS 9.5 means solid subgrades across the board—likely strong centering around 9.5 or 10, with edges and corners holding up well for that gem mint look. Eye appeal is off the charts thanks to the vibrant colors popping against the black borders, no major whitening or print defects jumping out. Pop reports put BGS 9.5 examples in the low hundreds last I checked, way scarcer than some other grades, which keeps things interesting for slab hunters.
I’d stash this one in a display case where the light catches that moon just right, maybe next to other Eevee evos for the full family feel.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Umbreon VMAX (Alternate Art)
– Set: Evolving Skies
– Rarity: Ultra Rare
– Condition: BGS 9.5
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