Erika's Vileplume #45

Erika's Vileplume Holo from the Japanese Leaders' Stadium, the first half of the Gym block.

Leaders' Stadium released October 24, 1998 as the fifth main Japanese Pokémon TCG expansion and the first half of the Gym block. It introduced Trainer-owned Pokémon (Lt. Surge's, Misty's, Sabrina's, etc.) tied to the Gym Leaders of the Kanto region. The English counterpart is Gym Heroes.

Card Details

• Type: Grass, Stage 2, HP 80
• Rarity: Holo Rare
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2 Colorless

Pokémon Power: 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.

Attacks

• Mega Drain | [G][G][G] | 30. If Erika's Vileplume does damage to the Defending Pokémon, remove a number of damage counters from Erika's Vileplume equal to half the damage done (rounded up to the nearest 10).

Presented Near Mint or better. Stored sleeved and in a rigid holder since acquisition.