A Stained-Glass Aquatic Marvel: The Crown Jewel of the Sea

In a sea of modern trading card designs, the breathtaking artwork on this copy of the Vaporeon ex Special Illustration card stands entirely in a class of its own. Utilizing a brilliant, multi-paneled stained-glass aesthetic, the design captures Vaporeon wearing its majestic, shimmering Tera crown. The textured foil treatment acts like a prism, scattering light across the mosaic lines of the card face to mimic the way sunlight filters through deep, crystal-clear water.

 

Bringing this card into the competitive arena allows players to systematically dismantle their opponent’s setup. Thanks to its Tera classification, the Vaporeon ex Special Illustration card remains completely immune to bench-sniping damage while you attach resources behind your active Pokémon.

Once promoted, its “Severe Squall” attack unleashes 60 damage directly to every single one of your opponent’s Pokémon ex. This bypasses standard weakness and resistance calculations, allowing you to soften up major threats across the board. To finish off damaged active targets, its massive “Aquamarine” strike delivers a crushing 280 damage, instantly securing crucial Prize cards.

Because the specialized micro-etching on the borderless Vaporeon ex Special Illustration card is incredibly intricate, protecting its surface from friction is vital for long-term preservation. Tiny dust particles can act like sandpaper inside low-quality binders. To lock in its pristine, mint condition, we highly recommend storing this card in a high-clarity perfect-fit sleeve before placing it inside a premium, ringless side-loading pocket.

Live Allocation & Inventory Restrictions

Due to the intense collector demand for this beautiful Tera card, our hand-selected stock is strictly controlled:

• Official Catalog Identifier: Special Illustration Rare Single (Vaporeon ex Special Illustration – Card #149/131).

• Verified Inventory Quality: This raw stock has been meticulously graded under high magnification for centering and perfect edges, capped at exactly 4 copies.

• Fulfillment Center Ingress: Currently, only 1 copy remains available for immediate dispatch from our vault.

• Purchase Sourcing Limits: To prevent bulk sweeps by commercial secondary sellers, we enforce a limit of 1 copy of the Vaporeon ex Special Illustration per household.

Technical Specifications & Card Attributes

Review the verified database attributes below to perfect your deck configuration and protective storage choices:

Card Parameter	Verified Database Metric Values
Expansion Origin	Scarlet & Violet: Prismatic Evolutions (Special Illustration Rare)
Official Set Number	#149 / #131
Card Physical Dimensions	Standard TCG Card Sizing ($6.3\text{cm} \times 8.8\text{cm}$)
HP & Attribute Type	280 HP — Water Type (Tera Type)
Key Rule (Tera)	Prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks while it is on your Bench.
Primary Attack	Severe Squall: Deals 60 damage to each of your opponent’s Pokémon ex. (This damage isn’t affected by Weakness or Resistance.)
Secondary Attack	Aquamarine (280 damage): During your next turn, this Pokémon can’t attack.
Weakness & Resistance	Lightning x2

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What makes the Vaporeon ex Special Illustration card such a coveted chase?

The Vaporeon ex Special Illustration features a highly artistic, textured stained-glass design that is incredibly rare to pull from booster packs. High-end Eeveelution chase cards consistently exhibit excellent long-term value retention, making them prime targets for professional grading.

How does the “Severe Squall” attack on this card impact standard matches?

“Severe Squall” is a devastating spread attack. Because it inflicts 60 damage on every Pokémon ex on your opponent’s side of the board regardless of their location, the Vaporeon ex Special Illustration can quickly set up multiple simultaneous knockouts.

What size sleeve should I use to protect my Vaporeon card?

To keep the textured surface of your Vaporeon ex Special Illustration card perfectly safe, we recommend double-sleeving. First, apply a standard $6.4\text{cm} \times 8.9\text{cm}$ perfect-fit inner sleeve, and then place it inside a standard matte or clear outer card sleeve.