Vaporeon (Jungle 12) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Vaporeon
• Set: Jungle (Base 2)
• Card Number: 12
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• HP: 80
• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Eevee)
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This Vaporeon card from the Jungle set is a classic Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon featuring two attacks:
– Quick Attack: Flip a coin; if heads, deals 30 damage, otherwise 10 damage.
– Water Gun: Deals 30 damage plus 10 more for each extra Water Energy attached (up to one extra beyond the cost).

The card’s flavor text highlights Vaporeon’s aquatic nature and distinctive finned tail, often mistaken for a mermaid’s.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Code: base2
• Subtypes: Stage 1
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: None
• Print Variants: None known

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil and card condition, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Jungle: This set introduced several fan-favorite Pokémon evolutions, including Vaporeon, with artwork by Kagemaru Himeno that remains iconic among collectors. The Jungle set is notable for its early holofoil rare cards and nostalgic value.