Dark Vileplume [1st Edition] Pokemon Team Rocket #30
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Dark Vileplume [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Dark Vileplume is one of the most infamous lock pieces of the Wizards era because its Hay Fever Pokémon Power shuts off all Trainer cards while it stays free of Special Conditions, giving Team Rocket collectors a card that feels as disruptive as the villainous set it came from.
Set Lore
This card comes from Team Rocket, the expansion that introduced Dark Pokémon to the English TCG, so Dark Vileplume stands as part of the first wave of cards that let collectors own corrupted, villain-branded versions of familiar Kanto Pokémon.
Artist
Dark Vileplume was illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno, one of the defining artists of early Pokémon card art, which gives this card that unmistakable hand-painted WotC-era atmosphere collectors chase for nostalgia.
Card History
Vileplume is strongly tied to Celadon Gym leader Erika across Pokémon media, including the anime and manga, so Dark Vileplume feels like a shadowy twist on one of Kanto’s most iconic Grass-type signature Pokémon.
Cultural Impact
The card’s sinister identity lands especially well because Vileplume’s Pokédex lore emphasizes its overpowering pollen and avoided habitats, making a Team Rocket-corrupted version feel like a natural fit for the franchise’s darker early-card experiments.
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About Dark Vileplume [1st Edition] (Pokemon Team Rocket #30)
Dark Vileplume [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Team Rocket set, card number 30. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $14.93, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $13.42 to $14.96, with a median of $14.38.
Card details
- Card Number
- #30
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Dark Vileplume [1st Edition] from Pokemon Team Rocket #30?
The current market price of Dark Vileplume [1st Edition] is $14.93. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Dark Vileplume [1st Edition] from?
Dark Vileplume [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Team Rocket set, card number 30, released in 2000.
Is Dark Vileplume [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Dark Vileplume [1st Edition] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Dark Vileplume [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Dark Vileplume [1st Edition] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
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