The 2017 Vaporeon-GX promo card (SM172) from the SM Black Star Promos series, featuring a holo finish and the devastating Water Cure Shower-GX attack.
Vaporeon-GX
2017 • Pokémon • SM Black Star Promos
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Description
The Vaporeon-GX card, designated as SM172, is a notable entry in the SM Black Star Promos series released by Pokémon in 2017. This Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon evolves from Eevee and boasts a substantial 210 HP, making it a durable presence in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The card features a holo finish that catches the light, adding visual appeal to this promotional release. Beyond its aesthetic finish, Vaporeon-GX offers significant strategic depth through its unique abilities. The Hydrating Drops ability allows players to heal 30 damage from their Active Water Pokémon once per turn, providing essential sustainability during long matches. Its primary attack, Hydro Pump, scales with attached Water Energy, dealing 30 additional damage for each piece of water attached. This mechanic rewards players who build decks around the Water type. The most defining feature of this card is its GX attack, Water Cure Shower-GX. This powerful move allows a player to heal all damage from all of their Water Pokémon in play. While players can only use one GX attack per game, this ability can completely turn the tide of battle, protecting a team’s core resources. This makes the card highly valued by collectors who appreciate both its gameplay utility and its status as a distinct promotional item. For enthusiasts of the SM Black Star Promos subset, SM172 represents a key piece of the 2017 promotional landscape. The card was illustrated by PLANETA Otani, whose artwork brings the Water-type Pokémon to life. Collectors often seek out holo versions for their shimmering finish, which distinguishes them from standard promo prints. Whether building a thematic Water deck or completing the SM Black Star Promos collection, this Vaporeon-GX remains a staple of the era. As interest in the SM series grows, cards like SM172 remain essential for understanding the competitive and collectible history of the Pokémon TCG. The combination of high HP, healing abilities, and a powerful GX attack ensures its place in collector discussions.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Vaporeon-GX
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Promo
PLANETA Otani
Card Stock
English
Holo
210
Water
Stage 1
Eevee
Grass ×2
2
134
Card Text
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Ability: Hydrating Drops
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may heal 30 damage from your Active Water Pokémon.
Attack: Hydro Pump (40+)
This attack does 30 more damage times the amount of Water Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Attack: Cure Shower-GX
Heal all damage from all of your Water Pokémon. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
