Question 1

What is the current market value of Venusaur #3?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Venusaur (Dark Explorers) sits near $6.04. Compared with last week, pricing is 8.0% higher. Against its 30-day baseline of $5.69, this card is pricing 6.2% higher. The 90-day window shows a floor near $3.79 and a peak around $7.30 (58% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Venusaur #3 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Short-term momentum is positive (8.0% over 7 days), while the card sits 59% above its 90-day low. The 90-day range spans $3.79 to $7.30 (58% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Versus the 30-day average ($5.69), the card is trading 6.2% higher. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Venusaur #3 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

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. Notable ability on this print: "Floral Fragrance". Attack line includes "Poison Powder". This card is weak to Fire energy and resists Water. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Venusaur cards available?

Accepted Answer

Venusaur sits within a broader pool of Venusaur variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $2.09 to $153.22 (7231% spread). The current card sits -92% versus the sampled alternative average of $71.67. Notable alternatives include Venusaur #15 (Base) at $104.20, Venusaur #18 (Base Set 2) at $57.01, Venusaur #18 (Legendary Collection) at $41.83, and Venusaur #13 (Wizards Black Star Promos) at $153.22.

Question 5

What set is Venusaur #3 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

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.

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