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Ivysaur - Dark Explorers (#2)
- Number
- 2
- Illustrator
- sui
- Energy
- Grass
When the bud on its back starts swelling, a sweet aroma wafts to indicate the flower's coming bloom.
Ivysaur - Dark Explorers
Ivysaur is a Uncommon Pokémon card from the Dark Explorers Pokémon TCG set, released 2012, illustrated by sui. It sits at card number 2 in the Dark Explorers checklist, classified as a Grass-type Pokémon with 90 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is an uncommon card. The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $26.00. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.
Ivysaur has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#2 in Dark Explorers) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 77Strong
Strong market heat, grading upside. Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
PSA 10 premium over raw NM.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Price references USD
Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 2519m ago
![Ivysaur [Dark Explorers 2/108] - MP, Uncommon, Pokemon EN, sui on eBay](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/87oAAeSwtgxq32Mj/s-l225.jpg)
![Pokémon TCG - Ivysaur - 2/108 - Uncommon - B&W: Dark Explorers [Light Play] on eBay](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/XewAAOSwwE1l8dGe/s-l225.jpg)
![Pokémon TCG - Ivysaur - 2/108 - Uncommon - B&W: Dark Explorers [Near Mint] on eBay](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/mjMAAOSw3bll8YHs/s-l225.jpg)
Market price history
Sale History 202 sales · since 2021-02-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $9.25 | ||
| RAW | $8.12 | ||
| RAW | $5.49 | ||
| RAW | $6.00 | ||
| RAW | $5.44 | ||
| RAW | $4.85 | ||
| RAW | $4.22 | ||
| RAW | $5.37 | ||
| RAW | $5.62 | ||
| RAW | $6.60 | ||
| RAW | $5.60 | ||
| RAW | $6.11 | ||
| RAW | $6.60 | ||
| RAW | $6.19 | ||
| RAW | $8.01 | ||
| RAW | $8.00 | ||
| RAW | $5.27 | ||
| RAW | $5.74 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.25 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $82.89 | ||
| RAW | $6.50 | ||
| RAW | $5.74 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.25 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $76.35 | ||
| RAW | $5.74 | ||
| RAW | $5.78 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.25 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $82.54 | ||
| RAW | $5.78 | ||
| RAW | $5.74 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.25 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $81.56 | ||
| RAW | $5.74 | ||
| RAW | $4.75 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.25 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $72.97 | ||
| RAW | $4.75 | ||
| RAW | $5.79 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.25 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $80.70 | ||
| RAW | $5.79 | ||
| RAW | $6.61 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.25 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $87.23 | ||
| RAW | $6.61 | ||
| RAW | $7.27 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.25 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $92.36 | ||
| RAW | $7.27 | ||
| RAW | $6.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.25 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $85.08 | ||
| RAW | $6.50 | ||
| RAW | $8.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.25 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $96.89 | ||
| RAW | $8.00 | ||
| RAW | $8.02 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.25 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $71.39 | ||
| RAW | $8.02 | ||
| RAW | $6.02 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.25 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $62.62 | ||
| RAW | $6.02 | ||
| RAW | $6.02 | ||
| PSA 9 | $15.50 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $17.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $70.38 | ||
| RAW | $6.02 | ||
| RAW | $4.91 | ||
| PSA 9 | $15.50 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $17.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $67.11 | ||
| RAW | $4.91 | ||
| RAW | $5.44 | ||
| PSA 9 | $30.61 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $34.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $70.05 | ||
| RAW | $5.44 | ||
| RAW | $6.17 | ||
| PSA 9 | $34.81 | ||
| PSA 10 | $78.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.17 | ||
| RAW | $6.15 | ||
| PSA 9 | $34.62 | ||
| PSA 10 | $77.43 | ||
| RAW | $6.15 | ||
| RAW | $6.17 | ||
| PSA 9 | $34.51 | ||
| PSA 10 | $77.02 | ||
| RAW | $6.17 | ||
| RAW | $6.16 | ||
| PSA 9 | $34.44 | ||
| PSA 10 | $76.69 | ||
| RAW | $6.16 | ||
| RAW | $7.31 | ||
| PSA 9 | $39.60 | ||
| PSA 10 | $86.28 | ||
| RAW | $7.31 | ||
| RAW | $6.96 | ||
| PSA 9 | $40.08 | ||
| PSA 10 | $86.86 | ||
| RAW | $6.96 | ||
| RAW | $7.57 | ||
| PSA 9 | $40.71 | ||
| PSA 10 | $87.79 | ||
| RAW | $7.57 | ||
| RAW | $9.74 | ||
| PSA 9 | $47.37 | ||
| PSA 10 | $100.17 | ||
| RAW | $9.74 | ||
| RAW | $6.49 | ||
| PSA 9 | $34.67 | ||
| PSA 10 | $76.13 | ||
| RAW | $6.49 | ||
| RAW | $7.84 | ||
| PSA 9 | $39.62 | ||
| PSA 10 | $85.15 | ||
| RAW | $7.84 | ||
| RAW | $7.53 | ||
| PSA 9 | $39.50 | ||
| PSA 10 | $84.69 | ||
| RAW | $7.53 | ||
| RAW | $7.77 | ||
| PSA 9 | $38.83 | ||
| PSA 10 | $83.20 | ||
| RAW | $7.77 | ||
| RAW | $9.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $43.26 | ||
| PSA 10 | $91.16 | ||
| RAW | $9.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.14 | ||
| PSA 9 | $32.49 | ||
| PSA 10 | $71.16 | ||
| RAW | $6.14 | ||
| RAW | $6.12 | ||
| PSA 9 | $32.72 | ||
| PSA 10 | $71.40 | ||
| RAW | $6.12 | ||
| RAW | $5.35 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.32 | ||
| PSA 10 | $65.10 | ||
| RAW | $5.35 | ||
| RAW | $4.71 | ||
| PSA 9 | $26.84 | ||
| PSA 10 | $60.47 | ||
| RAW | $4.71 | ||
| RAW | $5.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.95 | ||
| PSA 10 | $65.92 | ||
| RAW | $5.50 | ||
| RAW | $5.62 | ||
| PSA 9 | $25.31 | ||
| PSA 10 | $57.46 | ||
| RAW | $5.62 | ||
| RAW | $3.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $23.32 | ||
| PSA 10 | $53.81 | ||
| RAW | $3.99 | ||
| RAW | $3.29 | ||
| PSA 9 | $20.59 | ||
| PSA 10 | $48.85 | ||
| RAW | $3.29 | ||
| RAW | $2.89 | ||
| PSA 9 | $17.97 | ||
| PSA 10 | $44.13 | ||
| RAW | $2.89 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.39 | ||
| PSA 10 | $35.98 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $13.36 | ||
| PSA 10 | $35.92 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.24 | ||
| RAW | $1.24 | ||
| RAW | $6.40 | ||
| RAW | $6.40 | ||
| RAW | $3.13 | ||
| RAW | $3.13 | ||
| RAW | $11.99 | ||
| RAW | $11.99 | ||
| RAW | $11.99 | ||
| RAW | $11.99 |
Other printings of Ivysaur
Ivysaur FAQ
Pricing and details from this card's stored record.
How much is Ivysaur from Dark Explorers worth?
The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $26.00. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.
How rare is Ivysaur?
This printing is an uncommon card (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). Ivysaur has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Ivysaur?
sui illustrated this card. See sui's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Ivysaur released?
The Dark Explorers set released in 2012, so this card (#2 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Ivysaur?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is Ivysaur legal in Standard format?
Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.