Market outlook
Rising Outlook 7/10
Growing interest in Grass-type strategies and Odashima's art style. High-grade copies are increasingly sought after by collectors.
Next months. Prices expected to rise 10-15% over next 3-6 months due to tournament demand and new collector interest.
Long term. Steady appreciation over 1-3 years, especially for graded 10 Black and graded 10 Pristine copies, as supply diminishes.
History
Forest of Vitality is a Trainer Stadium card from the Pokémon TCG, not a character or player. It enables Grass Pokémon (G) to evolve immediately when played, except on the first turn of the game. The card's illustration features Espurr and other Grass-themed Pokémon, created by artist Ayumi Odashima.
The card was first printed in the 'Perfect Order' set (ME03), released internationally on January 23, 2026. A Japanese version also appeared in the 'Nihil Zero' sub-set of the Mega Evolution series.
- Enables immediate evolution of Grass Pokémon during the turn they are played.
- Artist Ayumi Odashima is known for detailed, nature-inspired Pokémon illustrations.
- Part of the 'Secret Rare' category in the user query but officially classified as 'Ultra Rare' in the set.
- Appears in at least 5 different printings across multiple sets and regions.
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Secret Rare
- Print run
- Medium
- First printed in
- Perfect Order (ME03)
- Demand
- Medium
- Supply
- Low
- Full Art variant is harder to pull than standard Ultra Rare.
- Limited print run in Japanese Nihil Zero sub-set.
- High-grade copies (graded 10, graded 10) are scarce due to coating sensitivity.
Collector notes
Condition. Check for centering, edge wear, corner dents, and surface scratches. Common flaws include micro-scratches on the Full Art finish and slight whitening on edges due to the glossy coating.
Storage. Store in a rigid top loader with a penny sleeve. Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the Full Art imagery.
Authenticity. Fakes often lack the 'Regulation Mark I' or have incorrect font rendering on the card text. The artist name 'AYUMI ODASHIMA' should be clearly visible. Authenticity is best verified via graded, graded, or graded grading.
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