Vaporeon – Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery (#TG02)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Vaporeon (#TG02) is a Trainer Gallery Rare Holo card from Sword & Shield - Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery released in 2022. It showcases artwork by Jiro Sasumo and the Aurora Beam attack (70 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $11.81, Cardmarket average sale is €9.66, Floor listings start near €4.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $11.81
- Cardmarket trend price: €9.86
- Recent low listing: €4.00
Card Details
- Set
- Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery
- Card Number
- TG02
- Rarity
- ✨ Trainer Gallery Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Jiro Sasumo
- HP
- 110
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation D ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Torrential Awakening
If this Pokémon has a Memory Capsule attached, Fire Pokémon in play (both yours and your opponent's) have no Abilities.
Attacks & Strategy
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Aurora Beam
[Water, Colorless]
— 70
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (35.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Vaporeon from Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery (Trainer Gallery Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2022, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Jiro Sasumo.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Vaporeon TG02 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark D, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Vaporeon's Aurora Beam deals 70 damage for Water + Colorless energy.
Stats Overview: 110 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.
� Compare Vaporeon Cards
Looking for other Vaporeon cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery #TG02 ← Current | 110 | 1 attack | Trainer Gallery Rare Holo | $11.81 |
�📦 Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery Set Context
This Vaporeon is part of the Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2022.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Jiro Sasumo, 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 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
- Trainer Gallery Rare Holo cards from Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Jiro Sasumo 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: Vaporeon TG02 was released in 2022 in the Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Jiro Sasumo. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Vaporeon have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your 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: Vaporeon works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.