Vileplume-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Vileplume-GX from the Cosmic Eclipse set is a Rare Ultra card with 240 HP. Its Fragrant Flower Garden ability adds strategic depth, while Massive Bloom offers powerful gameplay options. This vibrant card is number 211 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 2, GX
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Ability: Fragrant Flower Garden — Heal 30 damage from each of your Pokémon once per turn before attacking.
• Attacks:
• Massive Bloom: 180 damage minus 10 for each damage counter on Vileplume-GX, costing Grass + Colorless energy.
• Allergic Explosion-GX: Deals 50 damage and inflicts Burned, Paralyzed, and Poisoned status on the opponent’s Active Pokémon (only one GX attack per game).
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

The key printing of Vileplume-GX is from the Cosmic Eclipse set (sm12), card number 211. This printing is classified as a Rare Ultra and features the original artwork by Kagemaru Himeno. No release date is documented for this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact card. Identification is straightforward by the set code “sm12” and card number “211.” The card’s unique ability and GX attack names also help distinguish it from other Vileplume cards.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. The Pokémon-GX rule applies, meaning if Vileplume-GX is knocked out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain condition, store Vileplume-GX in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Rare Ultra rarity, consider a top loader or a binder with individual pockets. Avoid bending or exposure to extreme temperatures.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Cosmic Eclipse (sm12): This set introduced Vileplume-GX as a powerful Grass-type Stage 2 GX Pokémon with healing abilities and multi-status inflicting GX attacks. It stands out for its high HP and strategic versatility, making it a notable addition to the set’s Grass-type lineup.