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Ivysaur
- 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 2011, 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, pulled roughly 3 per pack. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $17.86 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
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.
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Other printings of Ivysaur
Ivysaur FAQ
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How much is Ivysaur from Dark Explorers worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $17.86 across 2 variants. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Ivysaur?
This printing is an uncommon card, pulled roughly 3 per pack (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 2011. This specific card (#2 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Ivysaur?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Dark Explorers set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.