Venusaur completes the original Kanto starter trio and is a Base Set holo grail in its own right. Here are its best cards — with the cheapest raw copy and the cheapest PSA 10 on eBay for each.
1. 1st Edition Base Set Venusaur (1999)
The grail — the 1st Edition Base Set Venusaur (#15/102, with the "Edition 1" stamp) is one of the most coveted vintage holos and hugely valuable in PSA 10.
2. Venusaur ex Special Illustration Rare (151, 2023)
The modern Kanto chase — the Venusaur ex SIR from Pokémon 151 rounds out the starter trio with Charizard and Blastoise. See is it worth it.
3. Shadowless Base Set Venusaur (1999)
The next tier down from 1st Edition — Shadowless Base Set Venusaur lacks the art-box drop-shadow and is far rarer than Unlimited.
4. Mega Venusaur EX (XY, 2014)
A standout from the XY era — the Mega Venusaur EX full arts are popular with collectors who love the Mega Evolution designs.
5. Base Set Venusaur — Unlimited (1999)
The most common Base Set print — still a desirable holo and the most affordable way to own a Base Set Venusaur.
Raw or PSA 10?
Raw is the affordable way to collect; a PSA 10 commands a major premium and is the store of value for the Base Set grails. Buy graded for vintage to remove authenticity risk — see how to spot fakes. Buying raw to grade? Read how to grade and check the grading calculator.
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