Neo Discovery — Complete Set Guide & Card Gallery

Set Overview

Neo Discovery is best known for the debut of Umbreon and Espeon in the TCG and for its collectible Unown run — nine letters (A, D, E, F, I, M, N, O and U). Its Umbreon holo remains a collector favourite.

Category	Details
Release Date	June 1, 2001 (English) · based on the Japanese Neo set
Publisher	Wizards of the Coast
Total Cards	75 cards (71 Pokémon · 4 Trainers)
Holographic Rares	17 (cards 1–17, including Umbreon, Espeon, Tyranitar and Scizor)
Notable Printings	1st Edition · Unlimited
Key Chase Card	Umbreon 13/75 (Holo)

About the Set

Neo Discovery introduced the two Johto Eeveelutions — Umbreon and Espeon — and a run of Unown cards, one for each letter, that collectors chase as a full alphabet. Cards 1–17 are the holographic rares, led by Umbreon.

How to identify it: look for the Neo set symbol in the bottom-right. 1st Edition copies carry the “1st EDITION” stamp on the lower-left.

Printings: 1st Edition & Unlimited

Each card exists in two main printings. The difference is the single biggest factor in value, so it is worth checking before you buy.

Printing	How to spot it	Rarity
1st Edition	A black “1st EDITION” stamp on the lower-left of the artwork. The first, smaller print run.	First run — most valuable
Unlimited	No stamp. Otherwise identical to the 1st Edition card.	The main, long run — most common

Quick check: a 1st Edition stamp on the lower-left means the first run; no stamp means Unlimited.

Complete Card Gallery

All 75 cards from Neo Discovery. Click any card to view it full size — use the arrow keys (or swipe) to move through the set.

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Key Cards

The two new Eeveelutions and Tyranitar headline the holo line-up.

Card	Name	Why it matters
	Umbreon 13/75 Holographic Rare	The set’s chase card — Umbreon’s TCG debut and a lasting collector favourite.
	Espeon 1/75 Holographic Rare	Espeon’s TCG debut, the Psychic counterpart to Umbreon.
	Tyranitar 12/75 Holographic Rare	A powerful pseudo-legendary holo popular with players.
	Scizor 10/75 Holographic Rare	A striking Metal-type holo of the Scyther evolution.

Promo Cards

By the Neo Discovery era (mid 2001), the Wizards Black Star Promos had reached the #40s. They were not part of any set — the series ran to 53 cards — but these are from the same window.

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Wizards Black Star Promos use their own numbering (#1–#53) and carry a black star where a set symbol would be.

Collecting & Where to Buy

Neo Discovery is out of print and trades only on the secondary market. 1st Edition Umbreon and Espeon carry the biggest premiums; Unlimited non-holos are inexpensive.

Search eBay → TCGplayer → Price Guide →

Collector tip: check 1st Edition vs Unlimited (the stamp on the lower-left) and confirm the printing before paying a premium on Umbreon.

Note: external links are provided for reference only. Always confirm a card's printing, condition and authenticity before purchasing.