Vaporeon – Scarlet & Violet Promos (#168)

Price Overview & Key Facts
Vaporeon (#168) is a Promo card from Scarlet & Violet - Scarlet & Violet Promos released in 2022. It showcases artwork by Taira Akitsu and the Spiral Drain attack (30 damage), Heal 30 damage from this Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.54, Cardmarket average sale is €0.33, Floor listings start near €0.05.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.54
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.32
- Recent low listing: €0.05
Card Details
- Set
- Scarlet & Violet Promos
- Card Number
- 168
- Rarity
- ✨ Promo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Taira Akitsu
- HP
- 130
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation G ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Spiral Drain
[Water]
— 30
Heal 30 damage from this Pokémon. -
Fighting Whirlpool
[Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 90+
If your opponent's Active Pokémon is a Pokémon ex or Pokémon V, this attack does 90 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Vaporeon from Scarlet & Violet Promos (Promo) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2022, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Taira Akitsu.
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 168 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark G, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Vaporeon's Spiral Drain deals 30 damage for Water energy. Special effect: Heal 30 damage from this Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 130 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Scarlet & Violet Promos #168 ← Current | 130 | 2 attacks | Promo | $0.54 |
�📦 Scarlet & Violet Promos Set Context
This Vaporeon is part of the Scarlet & Violet Promos expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2022.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Taira Akitsu, 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
- Promo cards from Scarlet & Violet Promos are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Taira Akitsu 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 168 was released in 2022 in the Scarlet & Violet Promos expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Taira Akitsu. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Scarlet & Violet Promos represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Vaporeon with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Standard, 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. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.