Collector’s Guide: Dark Vaporeon (Team Rocket #45)

Quick Facts

Dark Vaporeon is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon card from the Team Rocket set, numbered 45. It evolves from Eevee and features 60 HP. This card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and classified as Uncommon rarity. It has two attacks: “Bite,” dealing 30 damage with a cost of three Colorless energies, and “Whirlpool,” which deals 20 damage and can discard an Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon. The card has a retreat cost of 1 and a weakness to Lightning-type attacks (×2). Its flavor text highlights Dark Vaporeon’s ability to control water and create giant whirlpools.

Key Printings

• Set: Team Rocket (base5)
• Card Number: 45
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• HP: 60
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Eevee)
• Type: Water
• Legal Status: unknown

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact printing. The card can be identified by its set code “base5-45,” the Team Rocket logo, and its unique artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Dark Vaporeon card:
– Store it in a protective sleeve and a rigid top-loader or binder.
– Keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures.
– Handle the card by its edges to avoid fingerprints and surface wear.
– Avoid exposure to dust and dirt by storing in a clean environment.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket (base5): This set introduced Dark Pokémon cards, including Dark Vaporeon, which feature a darker theme and unique artwork. Dark Vaporeon stands out as a Water-type Stage 1 Pokémon with disruptive attack capabilities like Energy discarding.