Vileplume Collector’s Guide: Unbroken Bonds (sm10-8)

Character Intro

Vileplume from the Unbroken Bonds set is a Rare Holo card numbered 8 with 140 HP. It showcases the ability Varied Pollen and the powerful attack Giant Bloom, making it a notable addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Vileplume
• Stage: Stage 2 (evolves from Gloom)
• Type: Grass
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: None
• Flavor Text: The larger its petals, the more toxic pollen it contains. Its big head is heavy and hard to hold up.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sun & Moon series, Unbroken Bonds set, card number 8.

• Ability — Varied Pollen: Can inflict a Special Condition on the opponent’s Active Pokémon by flipping a coin once per turn.
• Attack — Giant Bloom: Deals 90 damage and heals 30 damage from itself, requiring two Grass and one Colorless energy.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “sm10” and the card number “8”. The card’s rarity is Rare Holo, and it is illustrated by Suwama Chiaki. The image for this card can be found at /images/sm10/sm10-8.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

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

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unbroken Bonds (sm10): This set features Vileplume as a powerful Grass-type Stage 2 Pokémon with a unique ability to impose Special Conditions and a healing attack, making it a strategic and visually appealing card for collectors.