A fan-club-only Pokémon grail in CGC's top grade is up for auction on Alt. Here's what makes it special and how to bid.
The Gold Star Umbreon in CGC Pristine 10 Is Live on Alt
This Umbreon card is one of the rarest Pokémon cards ever made, and contrary to its English counterpart, this version was earned through TCG play. It is the 2005 Japanese PLAY Promo Gold Star Umbreon (026/PLAY), which came from Japan's official Pokémon fan club and was given only to members who collected 70,000 points. A CGC Pristine 10, the top of CGC's scale, has hit the public market for the first time and is now live in Alt Auctions through Thursday, November 26th.
What is the Gold Star Umbreon PLAY promo?
It's a members-only reward card from Japan's Pokémon fan club, distributed from 2005 to 2006. You couldn't pull it or buy it at a shop. You had to earn the points, redeem them, and receive a card tied to a unique redemption ID.
Gold Star cards are some of the most chased cards in Pokémon. The small star next to the name marks a rare shiny version of the Pokémon. Umbreon, the Dark-type Eevee evolution, is already a heavyweight on its own: it sits with Charizard and Pikachu among the top five TCG subjects on Alt.
Why does a CGC Pristine 10 matter?
Pristine 10 is the highest grade CGC gives. It's reserved for cards with essentially flawless centering, corners, edges and surface, which is rare for a 20-year-old promo that changed hands as a prize.
Then there's the swirl. The holo pattern on this copy is the first thing you'll notice in the photos, and it's the detail collectors zoom in on when judging a Gold Star.
Why is this card hitting the market now?
This is the first Gold Star Umbreon of its kind to surface since the Pokémon market's recent run, and it lands in a record-setting year:
Ivy Pikachu, CGC 8.5: $3.3M private sale, August 2026, the all-time record for a CGC-graded card
Pikachu Illustrator, CGC 10: $2M+, February 2026
Gold Star Rayquaza: $1M+, September 2026, the English Gold Star record
How do you bid on the Gold Star Umbreon?
1️⃣ Get verified first. Reach out to your account manager or email support@alt.xyz now so you're not waiting on the final day.
2️⃣ Set a max bid if you want. Max bids are optional. If you set one, we'll auto-bid for you up to that amount.
3️⃣ Watch the close. Late bids reset the clock, so the auction doesn't end until the bidding does. Set your calendar reminders, this card closes on Thanksgiving night!
FAQ
How rare is the Gold Star Umbreon PLAY promo?
It was only available through Japan's official Pokémon fan club in 2005 to 2006, for members who collected 70,000 points, so far fewer exist than pack-pulled Gold Stars.
What does CGC Pristine 10 mean?
It's the highest grade on CGC's scale, given to cards with virtually perfect centering, corners, edges and surface.
When does the Gold Star Umbreon auction end?
Bidding opened Friday, November 13, 2026 and closes Thursday, November 26, 2026 on Alt Auctions.
How do I get verified to bid?
Contact your Alt account manager or email support@alt.xyz before the final days of the auction.
Ready to take a shot at one of the hobby's great grails? Bid on the Gold Star Umbreon.
