Vileplume – Gym Heroes (#5)
Vileplume Pokémon card from Gym Heroes (2000) — card #5. Released in 2000 as part of the Gym series, Gym Heroes introduced Vileplume in Rare Holo rarity. This Rare Holo print by Ken Sugimori features Grass typing. The artwork by Ken Sugimori showcases Vileplume's distinctive Grass, making this card a sought-after collectible for both competitive players and art enthusiasts. In gameplay, this Pokémon offers 80 HP with 1 attack, making it valuable for competitive decks. As a Rare Holo card, this print holds significant collector value and is often featured in premium collections focused on Vileplume or Gym Heroes completionist sets. Subtype classification: Stage 2. Current market value: lowest available price in EUR is €8.52, trending down (~-13.7%) over 7 days
Card overview
Vileplume Rare Holo card from Gym Heroes (Gym, 2000) — card #5 illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It’s a Stage 2 Grass type with 80 HP. Key attacks include Mega Drain (30) and the ability Pollen Defense. Weak to Fire ×2; retreat cost 2. Legalities — Unlimited: Legal. A Gym era rare holo print with enduring collector interest.
- Set: Gym Heroes
- Card No.: 5
- Rarity: Rare Holo
- Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
- HP: 80
- Type: Grass
- Legalities: unlimited: Legal
- Subtype: Stage 2
- Prices: €9.87 (Cardmarket)
- Variants: 1stEditionHolofoil, unlimitedHolofoil
- Price last updated: 2025/08/16 · 2025/08/16
Gameplay details
- Mega Drain [Grass, Grass, Grass] — 30: If Erika's Vileplume does damage to the Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance), remove a number of damage counters from Erika's Vileplume equal to half the damage done to the Defending Pokémon (rounded up to the nearest 10). If Erika's Vileplume has fewer damage counters than that, remove all of them.
- Weaknesses: Fire ×2
- Retreat: 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
- Pollen Defense: If an attack does damage to Erika's Vileplume while it's your Active Pokémon (even if it's Knocked Out), flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused. This power works even while Erika's Vileplume is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
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