Vileplume

Description

This Pokémon trading card features Vileplume from the 2019 Unbroken Bonds expansion, identified as card number 8 in the series. As a Stage 2 evolution of Gloom, this card holds 140 HP and is categorized under the Grass type. The design includes a holo rare finish, adding visual distinction to this collectible piece within the Unbroken Bonds set. The card’s gameplay mechanics center on its ability, Varied Pollen. This allows a player to flip a coin during their turn; if the result is heads, they can choose to inflict one of several status conditions—Asleep, Burned, Confused, or Poisoned—upon the opponent's Active Pokémon. This strategic utility makes the card notable for its disruptive potential in play. Additionally, Vileplume possesses the attack Giant Bloom, which deals 90 damage and includes an effect that heals 30 damage from itself. The retreat cost for this Pokémon is listed as 3 colorless energy. Collectors of the Pokémon TCG often seek out cards from the Unbroken Bonds set for their design and nostalgic value. The artist Suwama Chiaki is credited with the illustration on this card. The Pokédex entry for Vileplume notes that larger petals contain more toxic pollen and that its heavy head is difficult to support. For those building a comprehensive collection of the Unbroken Bonds series, this holo rare Vileplume serves as a key component.