Vileplume – Ancient Origins (#3)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Vileplume (#3) is a Rare card from XY - Ancient Origins released in 2015. It showcases artwork by Midori Harada and the Solar Beam attack (70 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.53, Cardmarket average sale is €0.69, Floor listings start near €0.10.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.53
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.52
- Recent low listing: €0.10
Card Details
- Set
- Ancient Origins
- Card Number
- 3
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Midori Harada
- HP
- 130
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Irritating Pollen
Each player can't play any Item cards from his or her hand.
Attacks & Strategy
- Solar Beam [Grass, Grass, Colorless] — 70
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Vileplume from Ancient Origins (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2015, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Midori Harada.
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 Vileplume 3 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Vileplume's Solar Beam deals 70 damage for Grass + Grass + Colorless energy.
Stats Overview: 130 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.
� Compare Vileplume Cards
Looking for other Vileplume cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Origins #3 ← Current | 130 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.53 |
�📦 Ancient Origins Set Context
This Vileplume is part of the Ancient Origins expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2015.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Midori Harada, 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 Vileplume 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 Ancient Origins are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Midori Harada 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.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Vileplume 3 was released in 2015 in the Ancient Origins expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Midori Harada. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Ancient Origins 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 Vileplume 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 Vileplume 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: Vileplume works best in Grass type decks.