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Espeon

Sandstorm 16/100 • rare

Set: Sandstorm
Number: 16/100
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2003
Energy type: psychic energy
Market price: $23.66
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita

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What it's worth

$23.66market price via TCGplayer · Nov 6, 2026$14.31 – $23.66 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare psychic-type card from the Sandstorm set, this item represents a foundational entry for collectors interested in the evolution of the series. Its status as a rare card makes it a prized addition for those looking to preserve significant examples of early character design.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPStage 1

Cost: psychic energyConfuse Ray20

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.

Cost: colorless energy colorless energy colorless energyEnergy Crush20+

Does 20 more damage plus 10 more damage for each Energy attached to all of your opponent's Pokémon.

Weaknesspsychic energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Espeon card from the EX Sandstorm expansion was released by the Pokémon Company in 2003 as part of the broader EX series, which shifted the game's mechanics toward the more powerful Pokémon-ex cards. This specific set was themed around the desert landscapes of the Hoenn region, reflecting the ecological diversity introduced in the Generation III video games, Ruby and Sapphire.

The artwork for this card was provided by Kagemaru Himeno, a long-standing illustrator for the Pokémon Trading Card Game known for her soft, emotive style. Himeno’s design captures Espeon in a contemplative, quiet pose, emphasizing the Pokémon's psychic nature. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its technical synergy within psychic-type decks and by collectors for its aesthetic consistency with the iconic character designs of the Johto region.

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