Dark-vaporeon – Legendary Collection (#9)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Dark-vaporeon (#9) is a Rare Holo card from Other - Legendary Collection released in 2002. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Bite attack (30 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $92.22, Cardmarket average sale is €115.00, Floor listings start near €9.99.
- TCGplayer market price: $92.22
- Cardmarket trend price: €33.36
- Recent low listing: €9.99
Card Details
- Set
- Legendary Collection
- Card Number
- 9
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 60
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
- Bite [Colorless, Colorless, Colorless] — 30
-
Whirlpool
[Water, Water, Colorless]
— 20
If the Defending Pokémon has any Energy cards attached to it, choose 1 of them and discard it.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Dark-vaporeon from Legendary Collection (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2002, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
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 Dark-vaporeon 9 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Dark-vaporeon's Bite deals 30 damage for Colorless + Colorless + Colorless energy.
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Water Type • Weak to Lightning ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legendary Collection #9 ← Current | 60 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $92.22 |
�📦 Legendary Collection Set Context
This Dark-vaporeon is part of the Legendary Collection expansion , released as part of the Other series in 2002.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, 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 Dark-vaporeon 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 Holo cards from Legendary Collection are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Dark-vaporeon 9 was released in 2002 in the Legendary Collection expansion. This set is part of the Other series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Legendary Collection is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Dark-vaporeon with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Dark-vaporeon 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 Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Dark-vaporeon works best in Water type decks.