Vileplume 3 / 98 Pokemon Card from Ancient Origins Set

Vileplume — Ancient Origins 3/98 Pokémon TCG card

Vileplume is a Stage 2 Grass-type Pokémon with 130 HP. It features artwork by Midori Harada and is part of the Ancient Origins set from the XY series,…

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About the Vileplume Pokémon Card

Vileplume is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 130 HP from the Ancient Origins set, part of the XY series. It carries the collector number 3/98 and is classified as Rare. The Ancient Origins set was released on August 12, 2015.

The card includes the flavor text: “It has the world's largest petals. With every step, the petals shake out heavy clouds of toxic pollen.”.

Vileplume Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Vileplume

Card number: 3/98

Set: Ancient Origins

Series: XY

Rarity: Rare

Subtypes: Stage 2

Type: Grass

HP: 130

Artist: Midori Harada

Release date: August 12, 2015

National Pokédex number: 45

Why Collect the Vileplume Pokémon Card?

Vileplume is a solid addition to the Ancient Origins set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Vileplume Pokémon Card

Vileplume was illustrated by Midori Harada.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Vileplume Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Vileplume is about

.80. Recent listings range from roughly
.22 (low) to
7.10 (high), with a mid-point near
.67. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Ancient Origins set has a median card value near

.10 and an average near $31.93, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -30% over the last 7 days and -21% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Ancient Origins set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Vileplume Pokémon Card

Whether Vileplume is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

How Rare Is the Vileplume Pokémon Card?

Rare cards like Vileplume are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

Other Printings of Vileplume

Vileplume appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Aquapolis H31 (around

38), Southern Islands 17 (around $97.10) and Jungle 15 (around $91.07).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Vileplume Pokémon Card

The Vileplume pokémon card is a Rare card from the Ancient Origins set (XY series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Ancient Origins set. Its current aggregated market price is about

.80; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Vileplume card from?

Vileplume is from the Ancient Origins set (XY series), numbered 3/98 with the Rare rarity.

What rarity is the Vileplume card?

Vileplume is classified as Rare.

How much is the Vileplume 3/98 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about

.80, within a recent range of roughly
.22 to
7.10. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Vileplume card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

How rare is the Vileplume card?

Rare cards like Vileplume are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

When was the Ancient Origins set released?

The Ancient Origins set was released on August 12, 2015.

Are there other printings of Vileplume?

Yes. Vileplume appears on 26 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.