Glaceon V Alternate Full Art
Quick take
- Upper-tier Eeveelution V Alt Art at $122 raw, ranks alongside Sylveon V and Espeon V
- Aurora-blue composition, photographs cleanly across viewing contexts
- Generation IV nostalgia from Diamond/Pearl players (now in their late 20s)
- Pairs with Leafeon V as the Sinnoh Eeveelution duo
Collector's readWhat it means for your master set
Set landscapeWhere this card sits in Evolving Skies
VariantsCard variants
Holofoil 175/203 · $155.76 — the only variant this card was printed in (no reverse holo or special pattern), so a master set needs just this one copy.
The storyThe Ice Eeveelution in the Upper-Tier Rotation
Glaceon arrived in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl (2007) as the seventh Eeveelution, evolving from Eevee through the Icy Rock mechanic in Sinnoh's Route 217. Together with Leafeon, Glaceon represented the Generation IV expansion of the Eeveelution lineup, finally adding the Ice-type fans had requested since Gen II opened the gap.
“Upper-tier Eeveelution V Alt Art at $122 raw, ranks alongside Sylveon V and Espeon V”
The Evolving Skies Glaceon V Alt landed in 2021 as one of the eight Eeveelution alt arts that defined modern chase cards. The illustration commits to the Ice-type identity, aurora-blue sky, fur picking up cold reflections, soft white breath cloud visible. Simpler than Espeon's sunrise or Sylveon's ribbon dance, and that simplicity has aged well, the composition reads cleanly across viewing contexts (binder, social photo, graded slab display).
Within the Eeveelution tier rankings, Glaceon V has held the third tier consistently, alongside Sylveon V and Espeon V across multiple market cycles. The pricing reflects Glaceon's solid Generation IV nostalgia base combined with the alt art subset's overall demand, neither headline nor entry, the dependable upper-middle slot.
By the numbersMarket analysis
Around $122 raw on TCGPlayer at last sync. Upper-middle tier of the Eeveelution V Alt Art lineup. Trades alongside Espeon V (~$209) and Sylveon V (~$147) in the upper-tier rotation, typically a step below those two in current market.
Has tracked the broader Eeveelution alt art market through multiple cycles, 2021 release peaks, 2022-2023 corrections, recovery since 25th anniversary nostalgia returned. Glaceon's pricing floor has been particularly firm because the collector base skews toward Gen IV players who hold longer rather than flip.
Stable. Glaceon V Alt's tier positioning has held across four years and multiple market cycles. The card's upside is capped by Glaceon's mid-tier character popularity relative to franchise mascots, but the floor is firm. PSA 10 graded copies are the cleanest long hold, the population is still building.
PSA 10 around 1.8-2.3x raw. The aurora-blue palette is moderately forgiving on centering but the high contrast against Glaceon's white-and-blue fur exposes surface marks. Submit clean copies, the premium clears submission costs comfortably.
Roughly 1 in 130-160 packs across all Alt Art Vs in Evolving Skies. Per-Glaceon pull rate roughly 1 in 1,300+ packs.
Upper-middle tier of the Eeveelution V Alt Art lineup. Below Moonbreon ($1,000+), Sylveon V (~$147), and Espeon V (~$209). Above Leafeon V, Jolteon V, Vaporeon V, and Flareon V. The Glaceon-Sylveon-Espeon trio has traded positions multiple times over four years but consistently occupies the upper-middle band.
ArtworkWhy the art matters
Artist information pending verification from card database updates.
Glaceon in profile against an aurora-blue sky. The Pokemon's white-and-blue fur catches the cold light, a soft white breath cloud visible at the muzzle. The composition uses negative space confidently, most of the frame is sky, with Glaceon occupying the lower-right quadrant. The aurora effect in the background uses subtle vertical light bands rather than explicit landscape rendering.
Full-bleed textured holofoil. Texture follows Glaceon's fur contours and the aurora bands in the background. The cold blue palette interacts with the holofoil pattern in a way that emphasises the icy aesthetic, the foiling adds shimmer that reads as frost on the Pokemon's fur and crystalline reflection in the sky.
Glaceon's design is built around the Ice-type identity, pale colour palette, sharp ear and tail tips, the implied chill of the body. The alt art doesn't fight that identity, it leans into it. The aurora-blue background is a deliberate choice that ties the Pokemon to an environment without rendering one literally. The composition is one of the most-photographed alt arts in collector content because the colour palette translates cleanly to any background.
BackgroundAbout Glaceon V Alternate Full Art
Glaceon debuted in Pokemon Diamond and Pearl (2007) as the seventh Eeveelution. National Pokedex #471. Ice-type. Evolves from Eevee when leveled near the Icy Rock, a Generation IV evolution mechanic shared with Leafeon (Mossy Rock). Glaceon represented the introduction of the Ice-type Eeveelution fans had requested since the original five Eeveelutions. No Mega Evolution.
- ›Generation IV nostalgia for Diamond/Pearl players (now mid-to-late 20s)
- ›First Ice-type Eeveelution, closed a gap in the type-coverage logic of the Eevee line
- ›Sinnoh region pride, Glaceon is a Sinnoh-debut Pokemon
- ›Strong competitive niche in Doubles formats via Snow Warning support
- ›Soft pale design has broad aesthetic appeal across collector demographics
- ›Generation IV debut in Pokemon Diamond/Pearl (2007)
- ›Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver, re-encounterable via Sinnoh-import mechanic
- ›Multiple anime arc appearances including May's Glaceon
- ›Pokemon GO release in the 2018 Gen IV rollout
- ›Pokemon Masters EX as a synced pair option
Glaceon has held niche competitive presence in Doubles formats via Ice Body / Snow Cloak combined with Hail support. In singles, Glaceon's stats are workable but outclassed by other Ice-types. The TCG V version has playable stats but the Alt Art is a display piece.
Own it wellCollector guide
The aurora-blue palette is moderately forgiving on centering but the white-and-blue fur exposes surface marks. The aurora background's textured holofoil can reveal print inconsistencies under angled light, inspect carefully. Centering drift on the vertical axis is the most common Evolving Skies print issue.
Grade clean copies. PSA 10 premium runs 1.8-2.3x raw, which on a $122 raw works to roughly $220-280. Verify centering at 55/45 or better on both axes. Submit alongside other Eeveelution alt arts in a single batch for graded lineup display. Read the grading guide →
Sleeve on pull, top loader or magnetic case for raw. Graded slab for long-term hold. The cold palette doesn't have specific UV sensitivity beyond standard alt art guidelines, climate-controlled storage is sufficient. See the storage guide →
TCGPlayer Direct for raw, eBay's PSA market for graded. The pricing is consistent across vendors, no significant arbitrage opportunities. Pair with the other upper-tier Eeveelution alts (Sylveon, Espeon, Moonbreon) for a curated subset, or commit to the full eight. See the singles buying guide →
Protect your card
High Chase Score — protect and consider grading. · Amazon affiliate links · Storage guideWord on the streetCommunity sentiment
Strongly positive. Glaceon V Alt is the quiet favourite of the Eeveelution lineup, collectors who don't gravitate to Umbreon's moon or Sylveon's ribbons often land on Glaceon's aurora as their personal pick. The card features in 'underrated alt arts' lists despite being firmly in the upper tier of its set.
- ›Recent TCGPlayer market around $122 raw
- ›PSA 10 graded comps in the $230-290 range over the past 12 months
Steady. The card photographs cleanly against any background, the aurora palette is high-contrast enough to read at thumbnail size. Reddit and Twitter collector accounts feature Glaceon V Alt regularly without the viral moments of Moonbreon or the consistent buzz of Sylveon.
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