Vaporeon – Cosmic Eclipse (#42)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Vaporeon (#42) is an Uncommon card from Sun & Moon - Cosmic Eclipse released in 2019. It showcases artwork by sui and the Refreshing Rain attack (60 damage), Heal 30 damage from each of your Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.85, Cardmarket average sale is €0.65, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.85
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.67
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Cosmic Eclipse
- Card Number
- 42
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 sui
- HP
- 110
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Vitality Cheer
Your Pokémon-GX in play that evolve from Eevee get +60 HP. You can't apply more than 1 Vitality Cheer Ability at a time.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Refreshing Rain
[Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 60
Heal 30 damage from each of your Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Vaporeon from Cosmic Eclipse (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2019, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator sui.
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 42 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Vaporeon's Refreshing Rain deals 60 damage for Water + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Heal 30 damage from each of your Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 110 HP • Water Type • Weak to Grass ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmic Eclipse #42 ← Current | 110 | 1 attack | Uncommon | $0.85 |
�📦 Cosmic Eclipse Set Context
This Vaporeon is part of the Cosmic Eclipse expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2019.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by sui, 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
- Uncommon cards from Cosmic Eclipse are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by sui 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 42 was released in 2019 in the Cosmic Eclipse expansion. This set is part of the Sun & Moon series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by sui. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Cosmic Eclipse 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.