AI Appraisal Estimate

This item is a collectible trading card featuring the character Umbreon, consistent with the art and layout of the Pokémon Black & White era. The card displays a dark Pokémon figure with yellow circular markings against a stylized background of blue stars and yellow moon crescents. Text on the card includes 'Umbreon' as the name, 'Stage 1', and 'HP 100'. The attacks listed are 'Shadow Drain' (30 damage) and 'Slashing Strike' (80 damage). At the bottom right, the card bears the mark 'BW93' alongside a Black Star Promo icon. The card is encased in a protective plastic sleeve. The printing shows a yellow border and standard game layout elements. It bears copyright text reading '© 2013 Pokémon'. The card appears to be in good physical condition with crisp edges visible through the sleeve, though surface scratches on the plastic may obscure fine details of the card's surface. As physical verification is not possible, this is identified as being stylistically consistent with the BW93 promotional release; however, authenticity cannot be confirmed via photograph as counterfeit cards often replicate these specific visual markers.

Based on my visual examination of the provided image, this item appears to be stylistically consistent with the Umbreon BW93 Black Star Promo from the 2013 Pokémon Trading Card Game era. I can observe the appropriate layout, typography, and iconography associated with this period; however, I cannot verify the legitimacy of the printing process, card stock weight, or holographic pattern from a photograph alone. The protective sleeve obscures fine surface details, meaning I cannot check for subtle ink bleed or textural inconsistencies that might indicate a reproduction. My estimate of $40 to $120 assumes the item is of the specific promotional release indicated and remains in a condition ranging from Near Mint to Lightly Played. Market demand for this specific character remains high due to its popularity among collectors of holographic promotional cards. The value of such items is extremely sensitive to physical condition, which would require an in-person inspection to confirm the presence of silvering on the edges or micro-scratching on the foil surface. If this item were to be determined as a modern reproduction or counterfeit, the market value would be negligible. To reach a more precise valuation or to establish its status, a physical examination by a professional grading service or an expert in TCG authentication would be necessary to inspect the ink rosettes and core material layers. This report constitutes a valuation hypothesis and does not serve as an assertion of authenticity.