Our Top 5 Collectible Umbreon Cards
In the world of Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Umbreon has been featured on many cards over the years, each with its own unique design and abilities. In this article, we’ll take a look at the Mana Teams 5 favourite Umbreon cards that any collector or player would be proud to add to their collection.
Karen’s Umbreon
For Collectors
This is a Dark-type Stage 1 Pokémon card that was first introduced in the Japanese set “Theater Limited VS Pack”. Karen’s Umbreon is a Darkness-type Basic Pokémon card that features Umbreon curled up sleeping framed by the iconic E-Series border from the early 2000’s sets.
Illustration: Hajime Kusajima
For Players
Card Type / HP / Stage
Darkness / 60 / Basic
Paralyzing Glare
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Attack
Gouge (20+)
Weakness / Resistance / Retreat Cost
Fighting x2 / Psychic -30 / 1
Umbreon Vmax Alt Art from Evolving Skies and Eevee Heroes
For Collectors
The Secret Rare variant of Umbreon VMAX showcasing Dynamax Umbreon attempting to touch the moon is widely recognized as the most sought-after card in the Evolving Skies collection, and potentially the most desirable Pokémon card featured in the Sword & Shield Series. This card was first introduced in the Evolving Skies and Eevee Heroes sets.
Illustration: KEIICHIRO ITO
For Players
Card Type / HP / Stage
Darkness / 310 / VMAX
Ability – Dark Signal
When you play this Pokemon from your hand to evolve 1 of your Pokemon during your turn, you may switch 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokemon with their Active Pokemon.
Attack
Max Darkness (160)
Weakness / Resistance / Retreat Cost
Gx2 / None / 2
Umbreon from Neo 2
For Collectors
This Umbreon card from Neo 2, features Umbreon looking alert to something behind him, as he stands in a sunset lit temple. This card was included in the Neo Discovery expansion. In Japan, it was one of nine Unnumbered Promotional cards available in the Premium File 2, which was initially sold at participating cinemas showing Spell of the Unown: Entei from July 8, 2000 and was followed by a general release on August 5, 2000.
Illustration: Naoyo Kimura
For Players
Card Type / HP / Stage
Darkness / 70 / Stage 1
Attacks
Quick Attack (10+)
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 20 more damage; if tails, this attack does 10 damage.
Pursuit (30)
During your opponent’s next turn, if the Defending Pokémon tries to retreat, do 10 damage to it. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance.)
Weakness / Resistance / Retreat Cost
None / Psychic -30 / 1
Umbreon from Neo Discovery / Crossing the Ruins
For Collectors
This is a Stage 1 Dark-type Pokémon card that was first introduced in the Neo Discovery expansion, wildly popular with collectors due to it’s beautifully simplistic artwork featuring Umbreon proudly sitting under a full moon, the holo on this card is to die for!
Illustration: Kimiya Masago
For Players
Card Type / HP / Stage
Darkness / 80 / Stage 1
Attack
Bite (20)
Feint Attack
Choose 1 of your opponent’s Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to that Pokémon. This attack’s damage isn’t affected by Weakness, Resistance, Pokémon Powers, or any other effects on the Defending Pokémon.
Weakness / Resistance / Retreat Cost
None / Psychic -30 / 1
Umbreon from The Town on No Map / Aquapolis
For Collectors
This card was included in the Aquapolis expansion as both as Holo and Non Holo card with artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, first released in the Japanese The Town on No Map expansion. In Japan, this card was reprinted with artwork by the same artist as part of a McDonald’s promotion that ran between January 26 and February 24, 2002.
Illustration: Mitsuhiro Arita
For Players
Card Type / HP / Stage
Darkness / 80 / Stage 1
Poke-Power
As long as Umbreon is your Active Pokémon and has a Darkness Energy attached to it, once during your turn (before your attack), you may look at your opponent’s hand. Choose from it a number of cards up to the number of Darkness Energy attached to Umbreon and shuffle them into your opponent’s deck. Your opponent then draws the same number of cards from his or her deck. This power can’t be used if Umbreon is affected by a Special Condition.
Shadow Bind (30)
The Defending Pokémon can’t retreat during your opponent’s next turn.
Weakness / Resistance / Retreat Cost
Fighting x2 / Psychic -30 / 1
There you have it! Our top 5 Umbreon cards that hold a special place for the team at Mana. Each card represents a unique aspect of Umbreon’s allure, from its captivating artistry to its strategic prowess. Whether you’re a collector or a trainer seeking an edge in battles, these cards are sure to enhance your Pokémon TCG experience. So, embrace the darkness and embark on your own quest to capture the essence of Umbreon!
