The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
In 2012, Dark Explorers introduced this print of Venusaur. The printed flavor text states: "After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger.
The scent attracts other Pokémon." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Holo.
Printed HP is 140. Energy typing is Grass.
This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. Venusaur evolves from Ivysaur.
Venusaur from Dark Explorers is currently trading around $11.87. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at 0.0%.
Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($9.11), by 30.3%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $5.55 to $11.87 (53% spread), a high-volatility profile.
The listed rarity for this print is Rare Holo.
Collector-focused market read: We observe a 0.0% shift this week, which points toward price consolidation rather than immediate volatility. Observed 90-day bounds of $5.55 and $11.87 create a 53% band, matching a high-volatility profile.
Versus the 30-day average ($9.11), the card is trading 30.3% higher. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +2816% premium over raw value.
PSA 9 is currently around $160.70, while PSA 10 is $346.11.
Release year for Dark Explorers is 2012. It belongs to the Black & White series.
The checklist contains 111 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 14 years old and fits a legacy-era profile.
Venusaur (#3) is one of the Rare Holo prints in this expansion.
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 -76% 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.
