Vileplume is an underrated Pokémon from the first generation of games. Evolved from Gloom, Vileplume is best known for being based on the Rafflesia Arnoldii flower. Some of its most common moves include status-inducing spores and the drain move, which can reset the stage during intense battles.
The Pokémon TCG is filled with valuable Vileplumes, which, when kept in good condition, can become a huge treasure trove. So, take a trip to the garden and admire the beautiful card art and original prints. These are the 10 most valuable Vileplume cards in the Pokémon TCG.
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10 Vileplume Rare Jungle $8.73
Rare but not a hologram
Jungle is the first expansion for the Pokémon TCG after the release of the Base set. One of the first rare cards to appear in the set is Vileplume. This particular rare card does not have a holographic foil on the card art, but still maintains a healthy price.
What makes many of the original Pokémon cards unique is the card art, some of which are drawn in a very bright 2D painting style, while others feature 3D renderings of the Pokémon. This particular Vileplume has a very nostalgic retro 3D look.
Tropical Card Set
South Island promo cards were originally released in Japan for the launch of Pokémon 2000. Eventually, these cards made their way to the West, and are considered valuable due to how accurately they converted the cards from one region to another.
This card depicts two Vileplumes enjoying the sun and tropical jungle. This card also has a foil body, so it looks great in a binder, but once you taste one South Island card, you’ll want to look for the rest.
8 Vileplume GX Rainbow Rare $27.13
Trainers and their billplums
Erica is a Grass-type Gym Leader from the Kanto region, and in the Cosmic Eclipse set, she and her Vileplume are depicted in a specific rarity of Vileplume GX. Rainbow Rare is often a highly coveted rarity, as the cards are dipped in premium rainbow foil with a textured card surface.
While it’s a step up from the regular GX cards, the only thing keeping the price from skyrocketing is that the rainbow obscures the gorgeous card art. Despite that, this is still one of the more valuable versions of Vileplume GX from the Sun and Moon era of card games.
7 Dark Bill Plume $33.94
Team Rocket attacks again
Dark Pokémon invaded the TCG in the Team Rocket expansion. These powerful cards have a trick that makes them evil versions of their regular counterparts, meaning they are more aggressive in their attacks, but have lower HP, making them more vulnerable.
Dark Vileplume has a holographic card art foil and if you look closely you can see that she has a rather sinister smile rather than her usual peaceful smile. Don’t forget to check out the first edition stamp on the left for the full value.
6 Bill Plume Expedition $37.14
sparkling night sky
The Expedition set of the Pokémon TCG includes another Vileplume print, this time with an E-Reader barcode. This card is made of holographic foil, making the night sky look even more magical. When scanned with the Game Boy Advance’s E-Reader device, this card reveals Pokedex data.
These cards are always worth looking for, as the barcode gives this Pokémon a unique card design that is unlike any other. Cards that are scannable will always fetch the highest price, as they can still perform their intended function.
5 Bill Plume EX $43.72
Vileplume powers up
The Hidden Legends set of the Pokemon TCG introduced another Vileplume with the EX card line. This special Vileplume has an additional holographic foil on the card border and the art box itself. Cards with special borders are always nice to look at, and it makes you wonder what a Rainbow Rare would be like if it only took up the border.
It also has a pretty cool ability that prevents your opponent from using your trainer card. So not only does the card look cool, but its ability is something that modern players will be afraid of.
4 Vileplume GX Full Art $45.88
Full view of Erica and Bill Plume
The Grass type has always been represented as a type of peace, nature, and tranquility. The full art of Vileplume GX from the Cosmic Eclipse set shares all of these characteristics. This time, the card’s artwork is completely visible, as it lacks the rainbow foil.
Here we see Erica sleeping peacefully next to Vileplume. It's not a particularly busy day at the gym, and both trainer and Pokémon seem perfectly content to spend the day like this. Full; these types of art cards always have money in them, as they're like mini collectible prints of your favorite characters.
3 Vileplume Jungle Holo Rare $54.79
The rarest debut
The rarest version of Vileplume, originally found in the Jungle set, is the Holographic Rare version of Vileplume. This card is very similar to the Rare version, but the background has a shiny holographic shape when tilted to the side.
In addition to the first edition stamp, there are a few details that determine the value of a Vileplume. Look out for the holographic foil. Some printing errors can cause lines to be drawn on the card art boxes. Boxes with clean boxes are more valuable.
2 Erica's Vileplume Gym Heroes $70.50
Erica's Power
The Gym Heroes set of the Pokémon TCG introduces the concept of Gym Leader Cards. These are specially marked Pokémon belonging to the eight Gym Leaders of the Kanto region. In this case, Vileplume is Erika's and her face is in the lower right corner.
This card also has a different format than the previous cards, with the weaknesses, resistances, and retreat costs restructured. This card also has a holographic foil and a first edition stamp on the art. Check these to make sure you have the correct card.
1 Bill Plum Aquapolis $79.99
The most expensive billiard room
The most expensive Vileplume can be found in the Aquapolis set of the Pokemon TCG. This set contains a number of E-Reader cards, some of which can be quite expensive. This card features a stylized Vileplume surrounded by a glittering holographic foil.
These E-Reader cards share the same features as other E-Reader prints, but their rarity, style, and condition make them the most valuable pieces in your Vileplume collection. If you already have them in bulk, they are the rarest of flowers.
