February 2026 — The grading data is in, and it paints a fascinating picture for anyone looking to buy, sell, or submit cards from Pokémon’s Prismatic Evolutions set.
Over 278,000 English Prismatic Evolutions cards have gone through PSA’s grading process, making this one of the most heavily graded modern Pokémon sets in history. With a set-wide gem mint rate of just 32%, the message is clear: this set does not grade easily. For buyers navigating a crowded market, understanding the population data isn’t just interesting — it’s essential.
This article breaks down every card in the set with a raw Near Mint market price above $15, covering gem rates, submission volumes, and what the data actually means if you’re trying to decide whether to buy raw, buy graded, or submit your own pulls.
The Full Picture: All 40 High-Value Cards
Here is the complete population snapshot for every high-value card in the set, sourced from PSA’s official population report (set ID 292058) as of mid-to-late February 2026.
| # | Card | Card # | PSA 10 | Total Graded | Gem Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Umbreon ex (SIR) | 161/131 | 4,418 | 14,276 | 30.9% |
| 2 | Sylveon ex (SIR) | 156/131 | 2,684 | 9,096 | 29.5% |
| 3 | Leafeon ex (SIR) | 144/131 | 3,091 | 8,815 | 35.1% |
| 4 | Espeon ex (SIR) | 155/131 | 2,351 | 8,279 | 28.4% |
| 5 | Glaceon ex (SIR) | 150/131 | 2,642 | 7,843 | 33.7% |
| 6 | Vaporeon ex (SIR) | 149/131 | 1,821 | 7,396 | 24.6% |
| 7 | Flareon ex (SIR) | 146/131 | 2,355 | 7,467 | 31.5% |
| 8 | Roaring Moon ex (SIR) | 162/131 | 1,905 | 5,627 | 33.9% |
| 9 | Jolteon ex (SIR) | 153/131 | 2,269 | 7,655 | 29.6% |
| 10 | Eevee ex (SIR) | 167/131 | 1,806 | 6,598 | 27.4% |
| 11 | Dragapult ex (SIR) | 165/131 | 1,454 | 3,557 | 40.9% |
| 12 | Ceruledge ex (SIR) | 147/131 | 1,973 | 4,879 | 40.4% |
| 13 | Raging Bolt ex (SIR) | 166/131 | 1,141 | 3,592 | 31.8% |
| 14 | Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex (SIR) | 168/131 | 838 | 2,798 | 29.9% |
| 15 | Umbreon (Master Ball) | 059/131 | 900 | 4,260 | 21.1% |
| 16 | Gholdengo ex (SIR) | 164/131 | 795 | 2,523 | 31.5% |
| 17 | Pikachu ex (Hyper Rare) | 179/131 | 2,237 | 9,907 | 22.6% |
| 18 | Palafin ex (SIR) | 151/131 | 1,159 | 2,989 | 38.8% |
| 19 | Iron Valiant ex (SIR) | 157/131 | 1,061 | 2,518 | 42.1% |
| 20 | Iron Crown ex (SIR) | 158/131 | 807 | 2,016 | 40.0% |
| 21 | Iron Hands ex (SIR) | 154/131 | 460 | 1,703 | 27.0% |
| 22 | Terapagos ex (SIR) | 169/131 | 459 | 1,600 | 28.7% |
| 23 | Crispin (SIR) | 171/131 | 217 | 761 | 28.5% |
| 24 | Pecharunt ex (SIR) | 163/131 | 386 | 1,187 | 32.5% |
| 25 | Sylveon (Master Ball) | 040/131 | 428 | 1,786 | 24.0% |
| 26 | Lacey (SIR) | 175/131 | 449 | 1,477 | 30.4% |
| 27 | Janine’s Secret Art (SIR) | 173/131 | 296 | 1,071 | 27.6% |
| 28 | Leafeon (Master Ball) | 005/131 | 444 | 1,522 | 29.2% |
| 29 | Sandy Shocks ex (SIR) | 159/131 | 587 | 1,518 | 38.7% |
| 30 | Teal Mask Ogerpon ex (SIR) | 145/131 | 391 | 1,232 | 31.7% |
| 31 | Flareon (Master Ball) | 013/131 | 350 | 1,239 | 28.2% |
| 32 | Espeon (Master Ball) | 033/131 | 308 | 1,571 | 19.6% |
| 33 | Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon ex (SIR) | 148/131 | 448 | 1,278 | 35.1% |
| 34 | Jolteon (Master Ball) | 029/131 | 329 | 1,207 | 27.3% |
| 35 | Kieran (SIR) | 174/131 | 338 | 1,112 | 30.4% |
| 36 | Glaceon (Master Ball) | 025/131 | 202 | 1,247 | 16.2% |
| 37 | Drayton (SIR) | 172/131 | 141 | 527 | 26.8% |
| 38 | Vaporeon (Master Ball) | 022/131 | 126 | 985 | 12.8% |
| 39 | Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex (SIR) | 160/131 | 334 | 1,190 | 28.1% |
| 40 | Amarys (SIR) | 170/131 | 153 | 556 | 27.5% |
Gem Rates: The Cards That Grade Well — and the Ones That Don’t
The spread between the easiest and hardest cards to PSA 10 is eye-opening. Gem rates range from 12.8% all the way up to 42.1% — a gap that should absolutely factor into any buying decision.
Top 5 Easiest to PSA 10
| Card | Gem Rate | PSA 10 Count |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Valiant ex (157/131) | 42.1% | 1,061 |
| Dragapult ex (165/131) | 40.9% | 1,454 |
| Ceruledge ex (147/131) | 40.4% | 1,973 |
| Iron Crown ex (158/131) | 40.0% | 807 |
| Palafin ex (151/131) | 38.8% | 1,159 |
Bottom 5 Hardest to PSA 10
| Card | Gem Rate | PSA 10 Count |
|---|---|---|
| Vaporeon (Master Ball) (022/131) | 12.8% | 126 |
| Glaceon (Master Ball) (025/131) | 16.2% | 202 |
| Espeon (Master Ball) (033/131) | 19.6% | 308 |
| Umbreon (Master Ball) (059/131) | 21.1% | 900 |
| Pikachu ex (179/131) | 22.6% | 2,237 |
The pattern here is hard to ignore. The Iron Future ex cards — Iron Valiant, Iron Crown — are printing beautifully. If you pull one, your odds of landing a PSA 10 are genuinely good. The Eeveelution SIRs are more of a mixed bag, clustering mostly in the 28–35% range, which is close to the set average.
Master Ball reverse holos, though? That’s where things get rough.
The Master Ball Problem
Every single Eeveelution Master Ball variant falls below the 30% set average — and most fall well below it. The category averages around 23% across the board, compared to roughly 32% for SIRs. That’s not a small difference. That’s a consistent, systematic issue with print quality or centering on this specific card treatment.
| Master Ball Card | Gem Rate |
|---|---|
| Vaporeon (022/131) | 12.8% |
| Glaceon (025/131) | 16.2% |
| Espeon (033/131) | 19.6% |
| Umbreon (059/131) | 21.1% |
| Sylveon (040/131) | 24.0% |
| Jolteon (029/131) | 27.3% |
| Flareon (013/131) | 28.2% |
| Leafeon (005/131) | 29.2% |
Vaporeon’s 12.8% rate deserves special attention. At PSA’s standard submission tier, you’re looking at roughly $150 or more in grading costs for every PSA 10 you receive — because you need to submit nearly eight cards to get one gem. For a card whose raw Near Mint value sits somewhere in the $15–25 range, the math only works if the PSA 10 commands a meaningful premium. It’s also worth noting that Vaporeon Master Ball’s PSA 8 count (351) nearly matches its PSA 9 count (399), which suggests there’s something structurally wrong with how these come out of the pack. They’re not just getting unlucky — they’re frequently arriving miscentered or with surface wear.
For buyers, this creates a two-sided opportunity. PSA 10 copies of these low-grade-rate Master Balls are genuinely scarce relative to demand, which could support premium pricing. But buying raw and submitting yourself is a gamble — one that requires a lot of capital relative to the potential upside.
Umbreon Runs the Numbers
No card in this set even comes close to Umbreon ex (161/131) in terms of submission volume. It has 14,276 total graded copies — more than the next two cards combined (Pikachu ex at 9,907 and Sylveon ex at 9,096). Its 4,418 PSA 10s represent the largest single gem pool in the set by raw count.
The Umbreon Master Ball (059/131) also leads all Master Ball variants with 4,260 total submissions — more than double any other Master Ball card.
This tells you something important about market dynamics. Umbreon is the chase card of the set, and collectors are behaving accordingly. But with a 30.9% gem rate and the largest PSA 10 population in the set, buyers looking for long-term value need to consider whether demand can sustain prices against that supply. The sheer number of Umbreon ex PSA 10s in circulation is something worth keeping in mind.
At the other end of the spectrum sit the full-art trainer supporters: Drayton (172/131) has just 527 total submissions, Amarys (170/131) has 556, and Crispin (171/131) has 761. These cards command $15+ raw, but grading interest is relatively low. That could mean opportunity — or it could mean the market simply doesn’t value PSA 10 copies at a meaningful premium over raw.
What to Do With This Information
If you’re buying graded: Pay close attention to gem rate when evaluating PSA 10 prices. An Iron Valiant ex PSA 10 at a given price is a very different proposition than a Vaporeon Master Ball PSA 10 at the same price. The Vaporeon required nearly eight submissions to produce. That scarcity should be reflected in the price — and if it isn’t, it might be an undervalued buy.
If you’re submitting raw cards: The Iron Future ex cards (Iron Valiant, Iron Crown, Dragapult) offer the best risk-adjusted return on grading submissions given their 40%+ gem rates. For Master Ball variants, the economics are harder to justify unless the PSA 10 premium is substantial in the current market.
If you’re buying raw for personal enjoyment: The population data doesn’t change the card’s beauty or playability, but it’s worth knowing that your raw Vaporeon Master Ball was likely fighting bad odds from the moment it left the factory floor.
The overall PSA 10 population across all 40 cards sits at roughly 39,723 gem mint copies — about 45% of the set’s total 89,196 PSA 10s. The concentration of grading activity around these chase cards reflects exactly what you’d expect: collectors go where the money is.
Final Thoughts
Prismatic Evolutions is already one of the most-graded modern sets in the hobby’s history, and the data is rich enough to inform real decisions. The set’s 32% overall gem rate is humbling — most of what comes out of a pack simply won’t make the cut. But within that, there are clear winners and clear problem cards.
The Iron Future ex cards grade beautifully. The Eeveelution SIRs are workable. And the Master Ball holos — particularly Vaporeon and Glaceon — are among the most difficult cards to gem mint in the entire modern era. Whether that makes them more attractive or less depends entirely on your strategy.
Population data is a snapshot, not a crystal ball. These numbers shift daily as PSA processes new orders. But the trends embedded in 278,000+ graded cards aren’t going anywhere.
