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Erika's Vileplume [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$85.75Market Price
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Erika's Vileplume [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Erika's Vileplume is one of Gym Heroes' holo rares, and its card design directly mirrors Erika's in-game identity by giving her signature Grass ace the move Mega Drain.
In-Game
This card feels especially faithful to the RPGs because Erika gives out TM21 Mega Drain in Pokémon Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow, making the attack on this holo a perfect Gym Leader callback.
Artist
Collectors love this one as a Ken Sugimori holo, since Sugimori was Pokémon's original character designer and his artwork gives Erika's Vileplume that unmistakable early-era WotC authenticity.
Cultural Impact
Vileplume is based in part on the rafflesia, the giant foul-smelling flower that inspired its Japanese name Ruffresia, so this card blends Erika's elegant flower aesthetic with one of Pokémon's strangest botanical inspirations.
Set Lore
Gym Heroes is special because it turned famous trainers into part of the card identity itself, and Erika's Vileplume is a standout example of that character-driven WotC storytelling.
Card Reference
About Erika's Vileplume [1st Edition]
Erika's Vileplume [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Gym Heroes set, card number 5. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $85.75, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Gym Heroes
- Card Number
- #5
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Erika's Vileplume [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Erika's Vileplume [1st Edition] is $85.75. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Erika's Vileplume [1st Edition] from?
Erika's Vileplume [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Gym Heroes set, card number 5, released in 2000.
Is Erika's Vileplume [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Erika's 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 Erika's Vileplume [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Erika's 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.