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Vileplume
Expedition Base Set 69/165 • rare
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Number
- 69/165
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2002
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $5.32
- 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
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Where it came from
The Vileplume card from the Expedition Base Set, released in 2002, serves as a significant marker in the history of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It was produced by Wizards of the Coast as the first English set to introduce the e-Reader compatibility, allowing players to scan cards into a Game Boy Advance for additional features. This marked a shift in design philosophy, emphasizing technical utility alongside the core competitive card game mechanics.
The artwork for this particular Vileplume was created by the prolific illustrator Midori Harada. Known for her watercolor-influenced style, Harada captured the creature within a lush, natural environment, reinforcing its Grass-type classification. Upon its release, the Expedition set was noted by players for its revamped card layout, which featured larger text boxes and simplified design elements intended to improve clarity for international markets.
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