Vespiquen – Plasma Storm (#5)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Vespiquen (#5) is a Rare card from Black & White - Plasma Storm released in 2013. It showcases artwork by Hajime Kusajima and the Gather Order attack, Search your deck for as many Combee as you like and put them onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.62, Cardmarket average sale is €0.57, Floor listings start near €0.14.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.62
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.67
- Recent low listing: €0.14
Card Details
- Set
- Plasma Storm
- Card Number
- 5
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 100
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Gather Order
[Grass]
Search your deck for as many Combee as you like and put them onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward. -
Damage Beat
[Grass, Colorless]
— 20×
Does 20 damage times the number of damage counters on the Defending Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Vespiquen from Plasma Storm (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2013, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Hajime Kusajima.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Vespiquen 5 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Vespiquen's Gather Order for Grass energy. Special effect: Search your deck for as many Combee as you like and put them onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afte...
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma Storm #5 ← Current | 100 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.62 |
�📦 Plasma Storm Set Context
This Vespiquen is part of the Plasma Storm expansion , released as part of the Black & White series in 2013.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Hajime Kusajima, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Vespiquen card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare cards from Plasma Storm are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Hajime Kusajima resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Grass typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
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📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Vespiquen 5 was released in 2013 in the Plasma Storm expansion. This set is part of the Black & White series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Hajime Kusajima. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Plasma Storm is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Vespiquen with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Vespiquen card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Grass energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Vespiquen works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.