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Vileplume
Expedition Base Set 31/165 • holo-rare
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Number
- 31/165
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2002
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $81.30
- Artist
- Miki Tanaka
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. This power can't be used if Vileplume is affected by a Special Condition.
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads. Vileplume is now Confused.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 2002 as part of the Expedition Base Set, the Vileplume card represents a pivotal moment in the Pokémon Trading Card Game history. This set was the first to introduce the e-Reader technology, featuring a dot-code strip along the left side of the cards that allowed players to unlock data, mini-games, and Pokédex entries when scanned using the Nintendo Game Boy Advance e-Reader peripheral. This initiative sought to bridge the gap between the physical card game and the digital handheld experience during the transition from the Wizards of the Coast era.
The artwork for this particular Vileplume was created by artist Kagemaru Himeno, a long-standing illustrator for the Pokémon franchise. Himeno, known for her vibrant and character-focused style, chose to depict Vileplume in a forest setting that emphasizes its plant-like biological nature. As a rare holo card, it was designed to appeal to both collectors and competitive players, featuring the 'Allergy Flower' Pokémon Power, which added a layer of tactical complexity by potentially stopping the opponent's trainer cards during play.
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