Vaporeon (Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery TG02) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Vaporeon TG02 from the Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery is a Trainer Gallery Rare Holo. This sleek Water-type features 110 HP, the Torrential Awakening ability, and the Aurora Beam attack.

Quick Facts

• HP: 110
• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Eevee)
• Ability: Torrential Awakening — disables Fire Pokémon abilities if a Memory Capsule is attached
• Attack: Aurora Beam (70 damage, costs Water + Colorless)
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Rarity: Trainer Gallery Rare Holo
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: “When Vaporeon’s fins begin to vibrate, it is a sign that rain will come within a few hours.”
• Illustrator: Jiro Sasumo
• Image URL: /images/swsh9tg/swsh9tg-TG02.jpg

Key Printings

The only known printing of this Vaporeon is from the Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery set, identified as card number TG02. It is a Trainer Gallery Rare Holo, making it a visually striking and collectible card within this subset.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is uniquely identified by its set code swsh9tg and card number TG02. The regulation mark D places it within a specific rotation era, but exact release date details are unknown.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is currently not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to negate Fire Pokémon abilities when paired with a Memory Capsule suggests niche strategic uses, though tournament viability is unclear.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Trainer Gallery Rare Holo, preserving the card’s holofoil surface is essential. Store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture to maintain its vibrant artwork and prevent warping. Avoid frequent handling to preserve condition and value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery: This set features a specialized subset of Trainer Gallery cards, including this Vaporeon with its unique ability and solid attack. The set is known for its high-quality holofoil finishes and detailed artwork by illustrators like Jiro Sasumo. Release date is unknown.