Once per turn, when exactly 1 other Pendulum Monster you control (and no other cards) is returned to your hand by an opponent's card effect (except during the Damage Step): You can Special Summon 1 monster from your hand with the same name as that returned to the hand
Its artwork, by illustrator Teeziro, has a very tropical jungle approach, fitting to Gouging Fire's jungle-themed headdress-like forehead
Additionally, Vileplume can make it virtually impossible for your opponent to switch out their active Pokmon when it is Paralyzed
It also sings to Dragon players, even if the card is only good after your first Dragon is in play
The latter is also an easy trap to fall into, as it's a reasonable reaction to see your Pokemon's energy costs and fear the worst
Out of print pricing stable estimated Set landscapeWhere this card sits in Stormfront fewermore cards Common 2 17 7 4 1 31 Uncommon 3 16 11 3 33 Rare 1 8 4 6 1 20 Ultra Rare 5 5 Secret Rare 1 2 3 Holo Rare 1 6 4 11 Shiny Holo Rare 1 2 3 all 0 6 42 28 18 10 2 106 0.5 1 5 15 50 150 150+ Columns = resale price up to $X (log) shade = cards in cell (log) right & bottom = totals white ring = this card VariantsCard variants Holofoil 101/100 $166.81 the only variant this card was printed in (no reverse holo or special pattern), so a master set needs just this one copy
