Erika's Vileplume #5
📉 Dip AlertAs card #5 in Gym Heroes, Erika's Vileplume is a Rare Holo Pokémon card worth about $88.60 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.
Erika's Vileplume #5 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Erika's Vileplume at a glance
- Live market value $88.60 for the 1st Edition Holofoil print.
- Short-term trend -25.4% (7d vs 30d).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €19.94.
- Rarity: Rare Holo.
- Set: Gym Heroes (Gym, 2000).
Erika's Vileplume price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Erika's Vileplume #5.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $101.89
- Mid
- $199.98
- High
- —
- Low
- $18.38
- Mid
- $27.80
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Erika's Vileplume #5
Card #5 of Gym Heroes is Erika's Vileplume, a vintage-era Pokémon card from the Gym series (2000). A Grass-type (80 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and currently trades at $88.60 for the 1st Edition Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $101.89 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Gym Heroes
- Series
- Gym
- Number
- #5 / 132
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Gloom
- Pokédex
- #45
- Released
- 2000/08/14
Erika's Vileplume attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Erika's Vileplume #5 — the playability layer behind the price.
Pollen Defense
If an attack does damage to Erika's Vileplume while it's your Active Pokémon (even if it's Knocked Out), flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Confused. This power works even while Erika's Vileplume is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Mega Drain
If Erika's Vileplume does damage to the Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance), remove a number of damage counters from Erika's Vileplume equal to half the damage done to the Defending Pokémon (rounded up to the nearest 10). If Erika's Vileplume has fewer damage counters than that, remove all of them.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Pollen Defense
- Attacks
- 1
Erika's Vileplume price analysis
What drives the current market value of Erika's Vileplume #5.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: 1st Edition Holofoil ($88.60), Unlimited Holofoil ($27.92).
A $88.60 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $88.60, Erika's Vileplume draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Erika's Vileplume trends at €19.94 on Cardmarket (avg sold €22.70, lowest NM €3.50).
Erika's Vileplume price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €15.88 against a 30-day average of €21.29 (-25.4%).
Single-day average: €11.99; Cardmarket trend price €19.94.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Erika's Vileplume, with a recorded low of $87.61 and high of $88.60; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.5% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Erika's Vileplume?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $88.60 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $76.56 via eBay's default tier, $77.00 on TCGplayer, $83.82 on Cardmarket, $78.64 on Whatnot and $88.60 selling directly — a $12.04 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
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Should you grade Erika's Vileplume?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Erika's Vileplume #5 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 $88.60 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $191.25 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $37.08. You need a graded sale of $134.57 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $77.77 (60.5% 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.
Erika's Vileplume within Gym Heroes
Erika's Vileplume ranks #18 of 53 tracked Gym Heroes cards by market value, against a set median of $14.26.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 68%.
The set's top card is Sabrina's Gengar (#14), valued at $515.81.
What makes Erika's Vileplume valuable
- As a Rare Holo, Erika's Vileplume sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
- Priced at $88.60 with thin supply, Erika's Vileplume sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Erika's Vileplume is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Vintage (2000) print runs are fixed and finite, and sealed product for this era is scarce — a structural support for long-term value.
- Ken Sugimori illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Erika's Vileplume
- Bulk lots of Erika's Vileplume can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Erika's Vileplume, confirm the exact print variant before buying: 1st Edition Holofoil, Unlimited Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€15.88 and €21.29) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the 1st Edition Holofoil market of $88.60 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $88.60 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Erika's Vileplume value questions
What is Erika's Vileplume #5 worth?
Erika's Vileplume trades near $88.60 on TCGplayer (1st Edition Holofoil), ranging $101.89–—; Cardmarket shows €19.94.
Should I buy Erika's Vileplume?
The card is softening on recent averages. Rare Holo rarity and the vintage-era Gym set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Erika's Vileplume?
Erika's Vileplume is a Rare Holo card from Gym Heroes (Gym series, 2000). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Erika's Vileplume have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: 1st Edition Holofoil ($88.60), Unlimited Holofoil ($27.92). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Erika's Vileplume sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $88.60. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Erika's Vileplume's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare Holo rarity tier, the vintage-era Gym set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
