
Vaporeon is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with 110 HP. It was illustrated by Akira Komayama and is card number 25 in the Dark Explorers set from the Black &…
Vaporeon is a Water-type Pokémon card with 110 HP from the Dark Explorers set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 25/108 and is classified as Uncommon. The Dark Explorers set was released on May 9, 2012.
The card includes the flavor text: “Its cell composition is similar to water molecules. As a result, it can melt away into water.”.
Card name: Vaporeon
Card number: 25/108
Set: Dark Explorers
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Water
HP: 110
Artist: Akira Komayama
Release date: May 9, 2012
National Pokédex number: 134
Vaporeon is most often collected as part of a complete Dark Explorers set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Vaporeon was illustrated by Akira Komayama.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Vaporeon is about
For context, the Dark Explorers set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Dark Explorers set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Vaporeon 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.
PSA has graded 550 copies of this card, of which 52 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 9.5%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
As an Uncommon card, Vaporeon sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 550 copies to date.
Vaporeon appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Skyridge H31 (around $350), Skyridge 33 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Vaporeon pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Dark Explorers set (Black & White series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Dark Explorers set. Its current aggregated market price is about
Vaporeon is from the Dark Explorers set (Black & White series), numbered 25/108 with the Uncommon rarity.
Vaporeon is classified as Uncommon.
The current aggregated market price is about
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 550 copies so far, with about 9.5% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 550 copies, of which 52 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 9.5%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As an Uncommon card, Vaporeon sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
The Dark Explorers set was released on May 9, 2012.
Yes. Vaporeon appears on 28 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.