
Vileplume
XY - Ancient Origins · 3/98 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
3/98
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Vileplume: Rarity & Collectibility
Vileplume 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 #3/98 of the XY - Ancient Origins 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?
In 2026, a Near Mint Vileplume (Rare, XY - Ancient Origins #3/98) changes hands at roughly $1.41, 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 $1.41, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.85. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $1.41, Lightly Played $1.01, Moderately Played $1.00, Heavily Played $1.09, Damaged $0.85 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.57 | $3.57 | $3.57 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.44 | $3.44 | $3.44 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $18.65 | $18.65 | $18.65 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.85 | $0.85 | $0.85 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.09 | $1.09 | $1.09 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.01 | $0.96 | $0.96 | 88 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.00 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 134 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.41 | $1.41 | $1.41 | 151 |
Collector Outlook for Vileplume
Vileplume holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Vileplume on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.





