Vileplume #69
As card #69 in Expedition Base Set, Vileplume is a Rare Pokémon card worth about $21.04 ungraded.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Vileplume #69. Sell on your own schedule.
Vileplume at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
- Current TCGplayer market value $21.04 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Rarity: Rare.
- From Expedition Base Set (E-Card), released 2002.
Vileplume price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Vileplume #69.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $33.99
- Mid
- $169.54
- High
- —
- Low
- $3.50
- Mid
- $6.00
- High
- —
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About Vileplume #69
Vileplume is the #69 of 165 card in Expedition Base Set, a vintage-era set released in 2002 as part of the E-Card series. It is a Grass-type Pokémon with 90 HP, printed as Stage 2.
Miki Tanaka illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $21.04, with listings from $33.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #69 / 165
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Miki Tanaka
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Gloom
- Pokédex
- #45
- Released
- 2002/09/15
Vileplume attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Vileplume #69 — the playability layer behind the price.
Poison Pollen
Once during your turn (before you attack), you may flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned. This power can't be used if Vileplume is affected by a Special Condition.
Petal Dance
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads. Vileplume is now Confused.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Poison Pollen
- Attacks
- 1
Vileplume price analysis
What drives the current market value of Vileplume #69.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $21.04, Normal at $5.35.
This $21.04 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $21.04 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket does not list Vileplume, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Vileplume price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $21.04–$21.04. The most recent snapshot of $21.04 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Vileplume?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $21.04 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $17.95 via eBay's default tier, $18.06 on TCGplayer, $19.64 on Cardmarket, $18.45 on Whatnot and $21.04 selling directly — a $3.09 spread after fees and typical shipping.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Vileplume #69.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Vileplume?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Vileplume #69 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $21.04 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $5.77 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $67.01 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-20.0% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Vileplume within Expedition Base Set
Within Expedition Base Set it is the #136 most valuable of 155 tracked cards; the set median is $65.00.
It sits in the top 13% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Dragonite (#9), valued at $949.79.
What makes Vileplume valuable
- Vileplume is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Vileplume dates to 2002, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- Priced at $21.04 with steady supply, Vileplume sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Vileplume is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Artwork by Miki Tanaka is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Vileplume
- For Vileplume, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Vileplume can realise well above the $33.99 low end.
- Bulk lots of Vileplume can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $21.04 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Expedition Base Set was released in 2002; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Vileplume value questions
What is Vileplume #69 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $21.04 (low $33.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Is Vileplume a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Vileplume rare?
Vileplume is a Rare card from Expedition Base Set (E-Card series, 2002). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Vileplume have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($21.04), Normal ($5.35). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Vileplume sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $21.04. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Vileplume's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Miki Tanaka also matters to collector demand.
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