Umbreon Collector’s Guide: Dark Explorers #61

Character Intro

Umbreon from the Dark Explorers set is an Uncommon card numbered 61. It features 100 HP and the attack Shadow Shutdown. This card offers a sleek addition to any collection with its dark-themed design.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Eevee)
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Flavor Text: When exposed to the moon’s aura, the rings on its body glow faintly and it gains a mysterious power.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Dark Explorers set, card number 61. It features two attacks: Confuse Ray, which confuses the defending Pokémon and deals 20 damage, and Shadow Shutdown, a stronger attack dealing 60 damage with a chance to discard all Energy attached to the defending Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code bw5-61 and the market reference query “Umbreon Dark Explorers 61.” The card’s artwork by Kouki Saitou and its Darkness type are key visual identifiers.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s uncommon rarity and detailed artwork, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers: This set features Umbreon as a Stage 1 Darkness-type Pokémon with a focus on status effects and energy disruption, highlighted by its Confuse Ray and Shadow Shutdown attacks. The set’s aesthetic complements Umbreon’s mysterious nature with dark, moody artwork.