Espeon-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Espeon-GX is a Rare Holo GX card from the Sun Moon set, numbered 61. With 200 HP, it’s a resilient Stage 1 GX. Its signature attack, Psychic, highlights its powerful psychic abilities and scales with the opponent’s Energy.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1, GX
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Psybeam: Confuses opponent’s Active Pokémon, 30 damage, costs 1 Psychic Energy.
• Psychic: Deals 60+ damage plus 30 more for each Energy attached to opponent’s Active Pokémon, costs 1 Psychic and 2 Colorless Energy.
• Divide-GX: Places 10 damage counters anywhere on opponent’s Pokémon; GX attack (one per game), costs 1 Psychic and 2 Colorless Energy.
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Espeon-GX is from the Sun Moon set, card number 61. It is a Rare Holo GX card, making it a desirable find for collectors who focus on holographic and GX cards. The card’s artwork by 5ban Graphics is distinctive and consistent with the Sun Moon series style.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “sm1-61,” rarity as Rare Holo GX, and the illustrator credit to 5ban Graphics. The card’s Psychic type and GX subtype also help distinguish it from other Eeveelution cards.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before including it in decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s holographic finish and maintain its condition, store Espeon-GX in a protective sleeve and keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Avoid bending or exposing the card to moisture to prevent damage to the surface and edges.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sun Moon (sm1): Introduced Espeon-GX as a powerful Psychic-type GX card with versatile attacks and a strong HP pool. This set emphasized the evolving GX mechanic and featured artwork by 5ban Graphics, contributing to the card’s collectible appeal.