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#SM235Illus. kirisAki
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Eevee SM235

#SM235 · from SM Promos · released December 14, 2016
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Holofoil
37/ 100
C-Tier Chase

Cardrake Chase Score

A minor chase — wanted mostly by set completers.

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Quick take

  • Eevee is a top-tier popular and collected Pokemon
  • An affordable promo with high search interest
  • kirisAki artwork with Eevee's signature soft charm
  • Searched by exact number to find this specific Eevee

Collector's readWhat it means for your master set

Set position
126 of 259
A mid-value card in the set
Demand vs rarity Est.
1×
In line with its rarity · others at this rarity sell for about $14.72
Cost to complete
<1%
of the ~$11239 to finish SM Promos
Completion difficulty Est.
Medium
A moderate pickup for the set
Where it sits in the price lifecycle
Release Hype
Post-Release Correction
Stable / Reprint Risk
End-of-Print Spike
Out-of-Print Maturation
Buy timingSM Promos is out of print, so supply only tightens over time. Buy a clean copy when you find one rather than waiting for a dip.
Out of print · pricing stable · estimated

Set landscapeWhere this card sits in SM Promos

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Columns = resale price up to $X (log) · shade = cards in cell (log) · right & bottom = totals · white ring = this card

VariantsCard variants

Holofoil SM235 · $14.72 — the only variant this card was printed in (no reverse holo or special pattern), so a master set needs just this one copy.

Eevee SM235 is searched far more than its modest price would suggest. That gap is the story here: it's an affordable Sun & Moon era promo of one of the most beloved Pokemon alive, illustrated by kirisAki, and a lot of people look it up by its exact promo number to find this specific Eevee among the hundreds out there.

The storyA Fan-Favorite Eevee at an Approachable Price

Eevee is one of the most recognizable and collected Pokemon in the franchise, and that means even an inexpensive Eevee promo gets a lot of attention. SM235 is one of those — the demand is in the searches, not the sticker price.

“Eevee is a top-tier popular and collected Pokemon”

The Sun & Moon Black Star Promos ran a long series, and SM235 sits late in it. kirisAki's illustration gives the card a soft, friendly character that fits Eevee's appeal as the cuddly, customizable starter-adjacent mascot.

The takeaway: this is an accessible entry point for Eevee collectors and a high-search, low-cost card, which is exactly the kind of page that benefits from clear, specific information.

By the numbersMarket analysis

Price context

An affordable promo — entry-level money rather than chase-card money. The value here is accessibility: a genuine Eevee promo most collectors can pick up without stretching.

Price trend

Promos have fixed supply with no booster reprints, but a lower-cost card like this moves more on steady collector demand than on speculation. Expect stability rather than big swings.

Investment outlook

Not a card you buy to flip — it's a collector and completionist piece. The appeal is owning a charming Eevee promo cheaply, and that demand is durable even if the price stays low.

Demand drivers
Eevee's enormous popularity and eeveelution fandomLow price point inviting impulse and starter collectorsFixed promo supplykirisAki's appealing artwork
Graded premium

Grading usually costs more than the raw card is worth here, so most copies are best kept raw. A pristine copy can still be slabbed for display, but expect the grading fee to exceed the card's raw value.

Approx. pull rate

Not a pack pull — it's a promo, so supply is set by distribution rather than a pack rate. Promos like this were handed out through products and events rather than opened from boosters.

Rarity context

Among the many Eevee cards, SM235 is a budget-friendly promo rather than a chase. The pricier Eevee chase cards are the eeveelution-era illustration rares and special art versions, not this one.

ArtworkWhy the art matters

Card artwork
Artist · kirisAki

kirisAki has illustrated a range of Pokemon cards with a soft, character-forward style well suited to cute Pokemon like Eevee.

The artwork

The card shows Eevee in a friendly, approachable pose that plays to its reputation as one of the most huggable Pokemon. It's charm over spectacle, which fits the subject.

Technical details

As a Black Star Promo it carries the standard promo holo treatment. Promos generally arrive in good surface condition since they ship outside booster packs, though storage wear can still accumulate.

What makes it special

It's simply a likeable Eevee at a price almost anyone can justify. For a Pokemon whose whole identity is approachability and customization, a warm, accessible promo is a natural fit for collectors.

BackgroundAbout Eevee SM235

Eevee debuted in Gen 1 as the Evolution Pokemon, famous for branching into multiple eeveelutions. It became a mascot-tier Pokemon, headlining Pokemon: Let's Go, Eevee! and appearing constantly across merchandise and media.

Why fans love it
  • ›The eeveelution mechanic and its many fan-favorite forms
  • ›Mascot status alongside Pikachu in Let's Go, Eevee!
  • ›Universally liked 'cute' design
  • ›Endless merchandise and crossover appeal
Notable appearances
  • ›Pokemon Red, Green, Blue and every generation since
  • ›Pokemon: Let's Go, Eevee! (2018)
  • ›Heavy presence across anime, GO, and merchandise

Own it wellCollector guide

Condition notes

Promos usually start clean, but check corners and surface for handling wear. For a low-cost card, condition matters less to value but still affects display quality.

Grading recommendation

Generally not worth grading — the fee typically exceeds the raw value. Keep it raw and well-sleeved unless you specifically want a slab for a display set. Read the grading guide →

Storage advice

A penny sleeve and top loader is plenty for protection. Binder storage in proper pages works well for a card collected for enjoyment rather than investment. See the storage guide →

Buying advice

Cheap and widely available on eBay and TCGPlayer, often bundled. Buy the cleanest copy you can since the price difference between conditions is small at this level. See the singles buying guide →

Authentication tips

Low-value promos are rarely faked, but if buying in a lot or bundle, confirm the exact SM235 number rather than a different Eevee promo.

Protect your card

Low Chase Score — basic protection is plenty. · Amazon affiliate links · Storage guide
SleevesDragon Shield Matte SleevesMatte sleeves to keep your commons and uncommons clean in the binder.View on Amazon →BinderDragon Shield Card Codex 360A side-loading 360-card portfolio to file the whole set in one place.View on Amazon →

Word on the streetCommunity sentiment

Reception

Liked as an accessible, cute Eevee — popular with newer collectors and Eevee completionists. Nobody's calling it a grail, but plenty of people specifically want it.

Social buzz

Shows up in Eevee collection posts and 'every Eevee card' projects. The strong search interest relative to price reflects Eevee's broad, casual fanbase looking the card up by name and number.

Good to knowFrequently asked questions

Eevee is one of the most popular Pokemon in the world, so even an inexpensive promo attracts a lot of lookups. People search the exact number to find this specific Eevee among the hundreds of Eevee cards, even though it's an affordable, accessible card rather than a chase.
Usually not. The grading fee tends to cost more than the raw card is worth, so most copies are best kept raw and sleeved. Slabbing only makes sense if you want it for a display set rather than for value.
kirisAki, whose soft, character-focused style suits Eevee's cute, approachable design.
It's a Black Star Promo, so it wasn't pulled from booster packs — supply comes from how it was distributed. It's affordable and not hard to find, which makes it a good entry point for Eevee collectors rather than a scarce chase card.

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Game data
Type
Pokémon
Element
Colorless
Stage
Basic
HP
60
Rarity
Promo
Artist
kirisAki
CCRunning Charge
30×
Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 30 damage for each heads.
Weakness
FFightingx2
Resistance
None
Retreat
C

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