Vaporeon-GX SM172
Set: Sun & Moon Black Star Promos
Released: Feb 3, 2017
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #134
- Card Number SM172
- Card RarityPromo
- IllustratorPLANETA Otani
- Release Date03/02/2017
- SeriesSun & Moon
- Expansion Sun & Moon Black Star Promos
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Water - Health Points210 HP
- Weakness
Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×2
Water 
Grass ×2 
Abilities
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Ability:
Hydrating Drops
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may heal 30 damage from your Active Water Pokémon.
Attacks
- Hydro Pump40+
This attack does 30 more damage times the amount of Water Energy attached to this Pokémon.
- Cure Shower-GX
Heal all damage from all of your Water Pokémon. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
Rules
- Pokémon-GX rule: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Vaporeon leaping gracefully through a cascade of shimmering water. The background features a surreal blend of light blues and soft whites, evoking a sense of serenity and fluid motion. Vaporeon, with its vibrant fins and smooth, glossy body, captures attention, showcasing its playful nature. The color palette harmonizes cool tones, emphasizing the water element. Shading accentuates Vaporeon's contours, creating a three-dimensional feel. The atmosphere is tranquil yet dynamic, reflecting the aquatic elegance of this Pokémon, while the action conveys vigor and joy in its watery domain.
Playability Overview
Vaporeon GX's healing ability and high damage potential balance offense and sustain, making it ideal for longer matches where maintaining board presence is crucial.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Ocean SerenityThis Vaporeon GX card exudes a tranquil vibe with its shimmering water effects and gentle colors. It would shine on a page dedicated to serene aquatic scenes, ideally paired with other water types that capture the beauty of the sea, like Swampert or Gyarados in calmer settings.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Calm / Cool Tones / Water Beauty / Healing Waters
