Market outlook
Stable Outlook 7/10
Modern chase cards often cool after release and then stabilize based on character popularity, grade premiums, and broader Pokémon market conditions. Eevee’s broad fanbase supports long-term demand, but abundant sealed product limits near-term scarcity-driven spikes.[1][4][5]
Next months. Likely to trade in a relatively stable range with grade premiums persisting, while raw copies may fluctuate based on set attention and grading activity.[1][4][5]
Long term. Over 1-3 years, well-centered high-grade copies may gradually outperform raw copies, with price support coming from Eevee’s enduring popularity rather than from extreme scarcity.[1][5]
History
Eevee is a long-running Pokémon species introduced in the first generation of the Pokémon franchise. It is especially significant because of its unusually high number of evolutions and 'branching evolution' identity, making it one of the most recognizable and collectible Pokémon in the brand. The character is widely used in merchandise, games, anime, and trading cards, and has become a perennial fan favorite because it represents versatility and evolution potential.
This specific card, Eevee 188/167 from Twilight Masquerade, was first released in 2024 in the English-language Pokémon TCG expansion Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade.
- This is an Illustration Rare card rather than a standard non-holo Eevee, making it a premium collector version.[1][4]
- The card is numbered 188/167, which means it is a secret-style chase card that sits beyond the main set numbering range.[1][4]
- The card’s attack is 'Ascension,' which reflects Eevee’s evolving identity by searching the deck for a Pokémon that evolves from it.[2]
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Secret Rare
- Print run
- High
- First printed in
- Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade
- Demand
- High
- Supply
- High
- Illustration Rare artwork slot with collector-focused appeal.[1][4]
- Card number 188/167 places it beyond the base set count, indicating chase-card rarity.[1][4]
- High grade population pressure is typical for modern cards, so gem-mint copies are meaningfully scarcer than raw copies in practice.[1][5]
Collector notes
Condition. Check the illustration area for edge whitening, corner wear, surface scratches, print lines, and centering. As a modern Illustration Rare, value is especially sensitive to grade, with graded 10 examples trading much higher than raw or lower-grade copies.[1][4][5]
Storage. Store in a penny sleeve and rigid top loader or semi-rigid holder, keep away from humidity and UV light, and avoid friction from repeated handling. If grading, do not press or clean the card because surface issues and edge damage are major grade killers for modern holo and textured cards.
Authenticity. Verify the correct card number 188/167, set symbol, holo texture, and print quality. Fakes often have poor texture, washed-out colors, incorrect font weight, or overly glossy surfaces; compare the card against known authentic scans and, if possible, weigh and inspect the print alignment and edge cut quality.
Sources: pricecharting.com, tcgplayer.com, pokedata.io, hobbyscan.com, psacard.com
