The 2001 Southern Islands Vileplume #17 Reverse Holo Pokémon TCG card, a Stage 2 Grass-type evolution from Gloom featuring the Grass Paradise Pollen and Horrid Pollen attacks.
Vileplume
2001 • Pokémon • Southern Islands
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As a Stage 2 Grass-type Pokémon, this reverse holo variant offers collectors a specific piece of early 2000s TCG history. Evolving from Gloom, Vileplume brings strategic depth to gameplay through its unique attack options: Grass Paradise Pollen allows players to manage damage counters on benched Pokémon, while Horrid Pollen introduces status conditions like paralysis or confusion to the opponent. The reverse holo treatment adds visual appeal to the card, making it a desirable addition for those building complete sets or focusing on Grass-type collections. Illustrated by Naoyo Kimura, the card maintains the classic design language of the era, appealing to nostalgic collectors and new enthusiasts alike. Whether you are completing the Southern Islands collection or searching for specific reverse holo parallels, this Vileplume card serves as a fundamental building block for any serious Pokémon TCG library. Its enduring popularity stems from both its gameplay utility and its place in the rich history of the franchise.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Vileplume
Game
Pokémon
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Naoyo Kimura
Card Stock
English
Reverse Holo
70
Grass
Stage 2
Gloom
Fire ×2
2
45
Card Text
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Attack: Paradise Pollen
Flip a coin. If heads, remove 2 damage counters from Vileplume (1 if it only has 1). Then, if you have any Benched Pokémon with damage counters on them, choose 1 of them and remove 2 damage counters from it (1 if it only has 1).
Attack: Horrid Pollen (30)
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed. If tails, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
This Pokémon makes a loud jangling noise when it shakes its petals to spread poison powder.
