Certain Pokemon and characters in thePokemon TCGdistinguish themselves from the rest with some of the most popular and expensive cards around. With some ofthe most valuable Eeveelution cards in the Pokemon TCGcommanding hundreds of dollars, it’s no surprise to see Vaporeon reach equally incredible heights.
Vaporeon is one of the original three Eeveelutions, alongside its friends Jolteon andFlareon, who both boast incredibly strong rosters of valuable cards.While there’s a massive gap between the best Vaporeon and the rest, certain cards are lying in wait for their market prices to adjust to more accurately represent their values.
Cards are ordered according to theirTCGPlayerMarket Price,which you might pay on average for a copy of the(first edition, where applicable)cards below.
Given the age and rarity of these cards,onlythose with anestablished market price on TCGplayerare included.
However,sale prices differ depending on the card’s condition,so this market price is just a rough idea of the card’s value.
5Vaporeon Ex: Delta Species (Ultra Rare) – $74.50
Through The Darkness
Delta Species is one ofthe most memorable sets from the EX-era,boasting a collection of incredibly popular Pokemon with the era’s signature EX suffix. This Vaporeon is shrouded in shadows but boasts a beautiful blue and white color palette to shine through the muted background.
Copies of this card trade in a wide range according to their conditions, beginning with damaged copies priced at about $26. However, upgrading to a heavily played(HP)card will only run you about $33, but lightly played(LP)cards soar into the$70 range,commanding roughly double the cost of lesser conditions.
4Dark Vaporeon: Legendary Collection (Holo Rare) – $96.98
A Matter Of Market Prices
Legendary Collection can be a bit of a tough nut to crack when it comes to assessing market prices, as the best cards in Legendary Collection are heavily skewed toward the signature reverse holo versions. However, thesereverse holo versions don’t always boast a distinct market pricedue to the scarcity of sales.
Given the situation, the Holo Rare version currently boasts a higher market price, though you can find NM copies of thereverse holoselling for about$120compared to a$61 sale for an NM copy of the Holo Rare.Despite the technicality, remember that the Legendary Collection’sreverse holos usually command a higher premium.
3Vaporeon: State Championships (Staff Promo) – $118.99
A Winner All The Same
From one curious case to another, we turn our attention to an unusual staff promo Vaporeon card. While this Vaporeon might not take home the top spot, you’re still a winner just for owning one of these rare State Championship Staff Promo cards, given their exceptional rarity.
This card received a unique crosshatch holo pattern when it was distributed to Regional/State Championship participants in 2012-2013.
This card’s rarity sees it soar into the $100 range on the back of a single NM sale. This card sold at the market price and touts three other current listings around the $120 mark at the time of writing. Given the card’slimited availability and exclusivity,it’s likely this card will continue to rise in value.
2Vaporeon: First Edition Jungle (Holo Rare) – $125.74
A First Edition Favorite
This First Edition Vaporeon isone of the most expensive cards from Jungleand stands tall among its peers in both first edition and unlimited copies. Luckily, this Vaporeon is much easier to come across than the prior entry, even as first edition, with several recent sales on TCGplayer.
Damaged first edition copies can cost $16, with moderately played(MP)cards carrying a small premium at about $45. However, LP cards start to get very expensive, with some listings fetching over $100 while others linger in the mid-70s. However,NMcopies command serious value,surging as high as $150for the cleanest copies.
1Vaporeon Star: Power Keepers (Ultra Rare) – $560.00
Shine Bright Like A Diamond
Power Keepers is an outstanding setfull ofincredibly expensive Gold Star cardsamong its most valuable offerings, including the desirable Vaporeon Star. This purple and pink Vaporeon is gorgeous, especially when combined with the bubbly blue colors in the background.
The only downside with this Vaporeon is its lack of raw sales on TCGplayer, as a damaged copy fetched $180, while an LP copy set the current market price. Despite sitting at over $500, thisVaporeon still has room to go up in NM condition,with clean cards like that likely to soar into uncharted territory for this superb Vaporeon Star from Power Keepers.
