Question 1

What is the current market value of Venusaur ex #198?

Accepted Answer

Venusaur ex from 151 is currently trading around $136.00. Week-over-week change is limited (-2.0%), indicating short-term stability. Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $136.61. The 90-day window shows a floor near $80.86 and a peak around $158.98 (57% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Special Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Venusaur ex #198 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: The latest week is near flat (-2.0%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. With a 57% 90-day spread ($80.86-$158.98), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($136.61). Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +271% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $126.62, while PSA 10 is $504.48.

Question 3

What is Venusaur ex #198 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2023, 151 introduced this print of Venusaur ex. Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Special Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 340. Energy typing is Grass. This card evolves from Ivysaur. Printed card effect: Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. Printed ability include "Tranquil Flower". The printed attacks highlight "Dangerous Toxwhip". The card has a weakness to Fire. Retreat cost is 4 energy. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Venusaur cards available?

Accepted Answer

Venusaur ex sits within a broader pool of Venusaur variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 4 alternatives across 3 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $1.08-$290.00, a 26752% band. Against the sample mean of $77.79, this card is +75%. Notable alternatives include Venusaur ex #182 (151) at $18.44, Venusaur ex #1 (Stellar Crown) at $1.64, Venusaur ex #3 (151) at $1.08, and Venusaur ex #112 (FireRed & LeafGreen) at $290.00.

Question 5

What set is Venusaur ex #198 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

151 was released in 2023. Series classification for this set is Scarlet & Violet. Set size is 207 cards, which categorizes 151 as large. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Within this set, Venusaur ex is card number 198 with a Special Illustration Rare designation.

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