Vileplume (69)
Expedition · 069/165 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
ExpeditionNumber
069/165
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Vileplume (69): Rarity & Collectibility
Vileplume (69) in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #069/165 of the Expedition set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Vileplume (69)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Vileplume (69) (Rare, Expedition #069/165) changes hands at roughly $5.50, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $5.50, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $2.92. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $5.50, Lightly Played $13.64, Moderately Played $10.03, Heavily Played $6.00, Damaged $2.92 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Vileplume (69) is valued near $160.00 — about 29x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Vileplume (69): Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Vileplume (69) sits around $160.00 — roughly 29x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $64.99, CGC 10 $99.99, CGC 9.5 $23.00 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $20.56 | $20.56 | $20.56 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 7 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $23.00 | $23.00 | $23.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $44.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $23.00 | $23.00 | $23.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $15.49 | $15.49 | $15.49 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $22.26 | $22.26 | $22.26 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $64.99 | $64.99 | $64.99 | 20 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.92 | $2.92 | $2.92 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $13.64 | $13.64 | $13.64 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $10.03 | $10.03 | $10.03 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 57 |
Collector Outlook for Vileplume (69)
Vileplume (69) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Vileplume (69) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
