Vileplume 17/18
Set: Southern Islands
Released: Jul 31, 2001
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About Vileplume
This Pokémon makes a loud jangling noise when it shakes its petals to spread poison powder.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #45
- Card Number 17/18
- IllustratorNaoyo Kimura
- Release Date31/07/2001
- SeriesOther
- Expansion Southern Islands
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass - Health Points70 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×2
Grass 
Fire ×2 
Attacks
- Paradise Pollen
Flip a coin. If heads, remove 2 damage counters from Vileplume (1 if it only has 1). Then, if you have any Benched Pokémon with damage counters on them, choose 1 of them and remove 2 damage counters from it (1 if it only has 1).
- Horrid Pollen30
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed. If tails, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts two joyful, vibrant flowers with bright red petals and spotted patterns, dancing lively on a sunlit forest floor surrounded by lush green foliage, radiating a cheerful and natural charm.
Playability Overview
This Vileplume card offers strong disruption through status effects and damage manipulation, but its reliance on coin flips and specific conditions may limit consistent competitive viability.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Forest FloorThis card fits well as a calm, nature-focused page anchor. It pairs nicely with other grass or mushroom-themed Pokémon, especially those with earthy backgrounds or forest settings. Keep nearby cards natural and green to maintain the grounded, peaceful vibe.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Calm / Natural Green / Woodland / Mushroom Life
