Umbreon H30
Quick take
- From the final Wizards of the Coast set, a single print run that was never reprinted
- Part of the H1-H32 holo subset, the top tier of Skyridge
- Atsuko Nishida night-scene artwork that collectors love
- A core card for any Skyridge master set and a vintage Eeveelution chase piece
Collector's readWhat it means for your master set
Set landscapeWhere this card sits in Skyridge
The storyA WotC swan-song holo that vintage Eeveelution collectors chase relentlessly
Skyridge was the third and final e-Card set, released in 2003. It was also the last set Wizards of the Coast printed before losing the Pokemon license. That timing matters. The set got a single print run and never came back, so Skyridge holos are some of the scarcer vintage cards out there. Umbreon H30 rides that scarcity hard.
“From the final Wizards of the Coast set, a single print run that was never reprinted”
The H-prefix cards (H1 through H32) are the holo subset of Skyridge, the top tier of the set. Umbreon sits in that group with a calm, moody Nishida illustration that collectors have loved for two decades. It lands near the top of the Skyridge value chart and ranks among the most sought-after Umbreon cards ever printed.
For anyone building a Skyridge master set, this is one of the cards that defines the budget. You do not trip over it in a bulk bin. Most copies that change hands are already graded, and raw near-mint examples are genuinely hard to find.
By the numbersMarket analysis
Umbreon H30 is a top-of-set chase card in Skyridge and one of the more expensive vintage Eeveelution holos. Raw copies trade in strong three-figure to low-four-figure territory depending on condition, and gem-grade examples push deep into five figures. The live market value is shown elsewhere on this page.
Vintage WotC holos with single print runs have held up well over the long term, and graded Skyridge Eeveelutions have appreciated steadily. As with all vintage, raw prices swing hard with condition. The gap between a clean copy and a played one is large.
This is a blue-chip vintage card. Demand is broad, supply is fixed, and the Eeveelution fanbase is not going anywhere. The main risk is condition. Pay up for a graded copy if you are spending serious money, because raw vintage holos hide whitening, scratches, and print lines that tank a grade.
The premium for high grades is steep on this card. PSA 10 examples sell for many multiples of a raw copy, and recent gem-mint sales have reached well into five figures. The jump from a PSA 9 to a PSA 10 is one of the larger spreads in vintage Pokemon.
Skyridge predates modern rarity tiers, so there is no clean published pull rate the way newer Scarlet and Violet sets have. What matters here is supply, not per-pack odds. Skyridge got a single print run as the last set Wizards of the Coast produced, then was never reprinted. Sealed product is scarce and expensive, so almost nobody is opening packs to hunt this card today. In practice you are buying it as a single, usually already graded, rather than pulling it. That fixed, never-replenished supply is the whole story on rarity.
Within Skyridge, Umbreon sits near the top of the value chart alongside the other marquee holos and the crystal secret rares. Compared to modern chase cards that can be reprinted or appear in multiple products, a single-print-run vintage holo like this has a hard ceiling on supply.
ArtworkWhy the art matters
Atsuko Nishida is one of the most influential illustrators in Pokemon history. Her work on the original creature designs and her early TCG art set the visual tone for the franchise. Collectors actively chase Nishida cards, and her name on a card adds demand on top of rarity.
The card shows Umbreon in a calm, atmospheric night scene, the kind of quiet composition the character is known for. The dark fur and glowing rings read beautifully against the holo. Many collectors call it one of the best Umbreon illustrations of the vintage era.
This is a Skyridge H-subset holo, H30 of the H1-H32 holo run. The e-Card era used a busy holo texture across the card face. That texture is gorgeous in hand, but it also shows handling, so surface condition is everything when grading.
Three things stack up on one card here. You get a beloved Eeveelution, a celebrated Nishida illustration, and the scarcity of the last WotC set. Few vintage holos check all three boxes at once.
BackgroundAbout Umbreon H30
Umbreon is the Dark-type Eeveelution, introduced in the second generation. It evolves from Eevee with high friendship at night, which ties neatly into the nocturnal mood of this card. Umbreon has been a fan favorite for decades and consistently ranks among the most popular Eeveelutions.
- ›Umbreon is one of the most beloved Eeveelutions in the fanbase
- ›Eeveelution cards command premiums across nearly every set
- ›The night-themed design fits Umbreon's lore and looks great in holo
- ›Atsuko Nishida's art draws collectors on its own
- ›Vintage Umbreon cards are a recognized collecting category
- ›A core Eeveelution from the second generation onward, a staple of the wider Eevee family
- ›One of several Umbreon TCG cards collectors pursue as a character run
Own it wellCollector guide
Condition is the dominant factor in price. The e-Card holo texture shows scratches and whitening easily, and a card this old often has edge wear or print lines. Inspect corners, edges, and the holo surface under good light before buying raw.
For any meaningful spend, buy it already graded by PSA, BGS, or CGC. The gap between a clean copy and a played one is huge, and authentication matters on a card this valuable. If you own a raw near-mint copy, grading is worth considering given the strong gem-mint premium. Read the grading guide →
Sleeve raw copies in a penny sleeve plus a top-loader or one-touch, kept out of direct light and away from humidity. Store graded slabs upright in a cool, dry spot. Avoid temperature swings that can fog or crack older holo surfaces. See the storage guide →
Stick to reputable graded copies from established sellers. This is a vintage card with real money attached, so verify the grade through the grading company's cert lookup. If a raw copy looks too cheap for near-mint, assume there is a condition issue you are not seeing in the photos. See the singles buying guide →
Counterfeits of valuable vintage holos exist. Check the holo behavior in hand and the print texture under magnification. Do a careful light test along the edge to look for the black core layer a genuine card has. Compare the back's color and centering to a known-genuine Skyridge card. When in doubt, a graded slab from PSA, BGS, or CGC removes the guesswork.
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Collectors hold this card in high regard. It is regularly called one of the best Umbreon illustrations of the vintage era and one of the jewels of the Skyridge set. The Eeveelution following and the Nishida name both feed steady, long-running demand.
- ›Recent PSA 10 gem mint examples have sold for well into five figures, which reflects how thin clean supply is for this card
Skyridge Umbreon shows up often in vintage collection showcases and Eeveelution want lists. High-grade copies get attention when they sell. The mix of scarcity and a beloved character keeps it a recurring topic among vintage collectors.
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