Collector’s Guide: Dark Vaporeon (Legendary Collection #9)

Quick Facts

Dark Vaporeon is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon card from the Legendary Collection set. It evolves from Eevee and features 60 HP. This card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and classified as a Rare Holo. It has a retreat cost of 1 and a weakness to Lightning-type attacks (×2). The card’s attacks include Bite, dealing 30 damage, and Whirlpool, which deals 20 damage and can discard an Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.

• HP: 60
• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Eevee)
• Attacks: Bite (30 damage), Whirlpool (20 damage + Energy discard effect)
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Legendary Collection set as card number 9. It is notable for its holofoil treatment and classic Mitsuhiro Arita artwork, which is highly regarded among collectors.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Name: Legendary Collection
• Set Code: base6
• Card Number: 9
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Subtypes: Stage 1
• Types: Water
• No known print variants for this card.
• Market Reference Query: “Dark Vaporeon Legendary Collection 9”

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the value and condition of this holofoil card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the holographic areas. Use a top loader or a card binder with individual pockets for additional protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

Legendary Collection

This set reprints classic cards with updated holofoil patterns and packaging. Dark Vaporeon #9 is a highlight for collectors interested in Water-type Pokémon and Eevee evolutions. The card’s nostalgic artwork and holo treatment make it a sought-after piece despite its unknown tournament legality.

Legality: unknown