Vileplume (Ancient Origins 3) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Vileplume from the Ancient Origins set is a Rare card numbered 3. A Grass-type Stage 2 Pokémon with 130 HP, it features the ability Irritating Pollen and the attack Solar Beam, underscoring its connection to powerful plant energy.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Gloom)
• Ability: Irritating Pollen — prevents both players from playing Item cards from their hands.
• Attack: Solar Beam — deals 70 damage, costing two Grass and one Colorless energy.
• Weakness: Fire (×2)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Flavor Text: “It has the world’s largest petals. With every step, the petals shake out heavy clouds of toxic pollen.”
• Illustrator: Midori Harada
• Image:

Key Printings

This printing appears in Ancient Origins as card number 3. It is a Rare with artwork by Midori Harada, part of the XY series, and uses set code xy7.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Identify it by set code (xy7), card number (3), and the ability “Irritating Pollen.” The absence of a regulation mark and release date makes this printing straightforward to recognize.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to block Item cards can be strategically significant, but its tournament status is not established.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and notable ability, a top-loader or an acid-free binder page helps prevent wear and fading.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Ancient Origins (xy7): Introduces Vileplume with “Irritating Pollen” and a 70-damage Solar Beam. It stands out for high HP and tactical potential, though its tournament legality remains unknown.