Vileplume-GX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Vileplume-GX from the Cosmic Eclipse set boasts 240 HP, making it a sturdy addition to any deck. This Rare Rainbow card features the ability Fragrant Flower Garden, enhancing strategic play. Its powerful attack, Massive Bloom, offers dynamic combat options for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 2, GX
• Evolves From: Gloom
• 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 this Pokémon, costing Grass + Colorless energy.
• Allergic Explosion-GX: 50 damage and inflicts Burned, Paralyzed, and Poisoned status on the opponent’s Active Pokémon (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, card number 250. This printing is notable for its Rare Rainbow rarity and the detailed artwork by Kagemaru Himeno. No release date is specified for this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known print variants. It can be identified by its set code “sm12” and card number 250. The card’s unique features include its Rare Rainbow rarity and the absence of a regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain the card’s condition, store Vileplume-GX in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Rare Rainbow rarity, handling with clean hands and storing in a rigid top-loader or binder is recommended to avoid edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Cosmic Eclipse (sm12): Introduced Vileplume-GX as a powerful Grass-type Stage 2 GX Pokémon with healing abilities and status-inflicting attacks. This set printing is the only known version of this card and features a Rare Rainbow rarity, making it a standout collectible for fans of the Sun & Moon series.