Venusaur - Base (#15)
- Set
- Base
- Number
- 15
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- Energy
- Grass
This plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
Venusaur - Base
Venusaur is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the Base Pokémon TCG set, released 1999, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It sits at card number 15 in the Base checklist, classified as a Grass-type Pokémon with 100 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a holofoil rare. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $150.30, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Venusaur has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#15 in Base) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 69Solid
Strong icon status, era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 147m ago
Market price history
Other printings of Venusaur
Venusaur FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Venusaur from Base worth?
Recent recorded market price is $150.30 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Venusaur?
This printing is a holofoil rare (the card is labeled "Rare Holo" on the checklist). Venusaur has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Venusaur?
Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card. See Mitsuhiro Arita'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 Venusaur released?
The Base set released in 1999, so this card (#15 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Venusaur?
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 this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Base 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.