TradeCards.ca

Tag: #13

  • Collector’s Guide: Dark Vileplume (Team Rocket #13)

    Collector’s Guide: Dark Vileplume (Team Rocket #13)

    Collector’s Guide: Dark Vileplume (Team Rocket #13)

    base5-13

    Quick Facts

    Dark Vileplume is a Stage 2 Grass-type Pokémon card from the Team Rocket set, numbered 13. It features 60 HP and is illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. This card is classified as a Rare Holo and evolves from Dark Gloom. Its notable ability, Hay Fever, prevents the use of Trainer cards unless Dark Vileplume is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed. The attack Petal Whirlwind deals variable damage based on coin flips and can cause confusion.

    • HP: 60
    • Type: Grass
    • Stage: Stage 2
    • Weakness: Fire ×2
    • Retreat Cost: 2
    • Ability: Hay Fever (blocks Trainer cards under normal conditions)
    • Attack: Petal Whirlwind (30 damage per heads; may cause Confusion)
    • Flavor Text: “Perhaps because of their strong-smelling pollen, other Pokémon do not approach areas where Vileplumes live.”
    • Legality: unknown

    Key Printings

    • Set: Team Rocket (base5)
    • Card Number: 13
    • Rarity: Rare Holo
    • Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno

    Variants & Identifiers

    This exact printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code base5-13 and the card name Dark Vileplume. The card’s unique ability and attack text, along with its holofoil rarity and illustration style, help distinguish it from other Vileplume cards.

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Team Rocket 13 Rare Holo 60 Kagemaru Himeno

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the holofoil surface and maintain card condition, store Dark Vileplume in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card, especially around the holo areas. Proper storage in a binder or top-loader is recommended for long-term collection.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Team Rocket (base5): Dark Vileplume appears as a powerful Stage 2 Grass-type with a disruptive Pokémon Power that limits Trainer card usage, fitting the dark and mischievous theme of the set. Its unique mechanics and holofoil rarity make it a sought-after card for collectors interested in the Team Rocket archetype.

    Note: The card’s tournament legality status is unknown. No release date is specified for this printing.

    Catch This Card on eBay

    Search live listings for Pokemon TCG Dark Vileplume Team Rocket.


    Browse eBay listings

    This section contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Dark Vileplume (Team Rocket) #13

  • Collector’s Guide: Ninetales (Base Set 2 #13)

    Collector’s Guide: Ninetales (Base Set 2 #13)

    Collector’s Guide: Ninetales – Base Set 2 (Card #13)

    base4-13

    Quick Facts

    • Pokémon: Ninetales
    • Set: Base Set 2
    • Card Number: 13
    • Rarity: Rare Holo
    • HP: 80
    • Type: Fire
    • Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Vulpix)
    • Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
    • Legality: unknown

    Ninetales from Base Set 2 is a classic Stage 1 Fire-type Pokémon card featuring two attacks: Lure, which allows switching the opponent’s Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon, and Fire Blast, a powerful 80-damage attack that requires discarding a Fire Energy attached to Ninetales. The card’s flavor text highlights Ninetales’ intelligence and vengeful nature, warning of a 1,000-year curse for grabbing its tails.

    Key Printings

    This exact printing is from the Base Set 2 expansion, identified by the set code base4. It is a Rare Holo card, making it a sought-after collectible for fans of classic Fire-type Pokémon and holographic cards from the early TCG era.

    Variants & Identifiers

    • Set Name: Base Set 2
    • Card Number: 13
    • Rarity: Rare Holo
    • Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
    • Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
    • Weakness: Water (×2)
    • No abilities are present on this card.
    • No print variants are listed for this exact printing.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the holofoil surface and maintain card condition:

    • Store the card in a protective sleeve, preferably a penny sleeve followed by a top loader or a magnetic case.
    • Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
    • Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
    • Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the card surface.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Base Set 2: A reprint set combining cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions, Base Set 2 features updated card borders and holofoil patterns. Ninetales #13 retains its classic artwork by Ken Sugimori and remains a popular card for collectors focusing on early Fire-type Pokémon.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Base Set 2 13 Rare Holo 80 Ken Sugimori

    Catch This Card on eBay

    Search live listings for Pokemon TCG Ninetales Base Set 2.


    Browse eBay listings

    This section contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Ninetales (Base Set 2) #13

  • Collector’s Guide: Muk (Fossil #13)

    Collector’s Guide: Muk (Fossil #13)

    Collector’s Guide: Muk (Fossil #13) – Base Set 3

    base3-13

    Quick Facts

    Muk from the Fossil set is a Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon with 70 HP. It evolves from Grimer and features the Pokémon Power Toxic Gas, which negates all other Pokémon Powers except Toxic Gas itself, though it ceases to function if Muk is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed. Muk’s attack, Sludge, costs three Grass Energy and deals 30 damage with a chance to Poison the opponent’s Pokémon. This card has a retreat cost of 2 and a weakness to Psychic-type attacks (×2). It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and classified as a Rare Holo.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Fossil (Base Set 3)
    • Card Number: 13
    • Rarity: Rare Holo
    • Type: Grass
    • Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Grimer)
    • HP: 70
    • Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita

    Variants & Identifiers

    This printing of Muk does not have any known print variants. The card is identified by its set code base3-13 and is part of the Fossil expansion. It is notable for its unique Grass typing, which differs from Muk’s usual Poison type in other sets.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the holofoil and card integrity:
    – Store the card in a protective sleeve and top loader.
    – Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
    – Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
    – Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the surface.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Fossil Set: This Muk card is part of the Fossil expansion, which introduced several Pokémon from the Kanto region’s fossil-related species. The set is known for its unique typings and nostalgic appeal, with Muk standing out due to its Grass type and the strategic Toxic Gas ability.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Fossil 13 Rare Holo 70 Mitsuhiro Arita

    Legality: unknown

    Catch This Card on eBay

    Search live listings for Pokemon TCG Muk Fossil.


    Browse eBay listings

    This section contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Muk (Fossil) #13

  • Collector’s Guide: Venomoth (Jungle #13)

    Collector’s Guide: Venomoth (Jungle #13)

    Collector’s Guide: Venomoth (Jungle #13, Rare Holo)

    base2-13

    Quick Facts

    • Pokémon: Venomoth
    • Set: Jungle (Base 2)
    • Card Number: 13
    • Rarity: Rare Holo
    • HP: 70
    • Type: Grass
    • Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Venonat)
    • Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
    • Legality: unknown

    Venomoth features a unique Pokémon Power called Shift, allowing it to change its type to match any other Pokémon in play except Colorless, provided it is not Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed. Its attack, Venom Powder, deals 10 damage and can potentially Confuse and Poison the opponent’s Pokémon on a coin flip.

    Key Printings

    This exact printing is from the Jungle expansion, the second base set released after the original Base Set. It is a Rare Holo card, distinguished by its holographic foil background. The card’s artwork by Ken Sugimori depicts Venomoth with dust-like, color-coded scales on its wings, as noted in the flavor text.

    Variants & Identifiers

    • Set Code: base2
    • Subtype: Stage 1
    • Retreat Cost: 0
    • Weakness: Fire (×2)
    • Resistance: Fighting (-30)
    • Print Variants: None reported for this exact printing

    Collectors can identify this card by its number (#13) in the Jungle set and the holofoil pattern typical of Rare Holo cards from this era.

    Care & Storage Tips

    • Store the card in a protective sleeve to preserve the holofoil finish and prevent surface scratches.
    • Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to avoid fading and warping.
    • Use a rigid top-loader or a magnetic case for long-term storage, especially for valuable holo cards.
    • Handle by the edges to minimize fingerprints and oils on the surface.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    Jungle Set

    The Jungle expansion introduced new Pokémon and expanded the original Base Set roster. Venomoth #13 is a notable Rare Holo from this set, featuring a Grass-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a versatile type-changing ability. This set is popular among collectors for its nostalgic value and the introduction of fan-favorite Pokémon.

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Jungle 13 Rare Holo 70 Ken Sugimori

    Catch This Card on eBay

    Search live listings for Pokemon TCG Venomoth Jungle.


    Browse eBay listings

    This section contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Venomoth (Jungle) #13