Base entered circulation in 1999. Series classification for this set is Base.
Set size is 102 cards, which categorizes Base as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 27 years old and fits a legacy-era profile.
Within this set, Venusaur is card number 15 with a Rare Holo designation.
Venusaur is a Base card from the 1999 release window. The printed flavor text states: "This plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy.
It stays on the move to seek sunlight." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Holo.
Printed HP is 100. Energy typing is Grass.
This card evolves from Ivysaur. Printed ability include "Energy Trans".
Venusaur from Base is currently trading around $140.75. Week-over-week change is limited (0.0%), indicating short-term stability.
Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($136.15), by 3.4%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $123.11 to $140.87 (13% spread), a low-volatility profile.
Rarity classification for this copy is Rare Holo.
Collectors tracking Venusaur often benchmark it against other Venusaur cards. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets.
Observed alternatives run from $0.80 to $249.95 (31144% spread). The current card sits +187% versus the sampled alternative average of $49.04.
Notable alternatives include Venusaur #3 (Shining Legends) at $1.04, Venusaur #1 (Pokémon Rumble) at $249.95, Venusaur #6 (POP Series 2) at $26.31, and Venusaur #13 (Supreme Victors) at $7.54.
Collector-focused market read: Over the last 7 days, prices have remained stable at 0.0%, indicating a consolidation phase over sudden breakouts. With a 13% 90-day spread ($123.11-$140.87), this card currently tracks as low-volatility.
Versus the 30-day average ($136.15), the card is trading 3.4% higher. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +499% premium over raw value.
PSA 9 is currently around $570.12, while PSA 10 is $843.60.
