Cards › Base Set 2 › #18
Venusaur
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Number
- 18
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- Energy
- Grass
This plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
Venusaur - Base Set 2
Venusaur is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the Base Set 2 Pokémon TCG set, released 1999, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It sits at card number 18 in the Base Set 2 checklist, classified as a Grass-type Pokémon with 100 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a standard holofoil rare - roughly 1 per booster pack in modern sets. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $81.17, 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 (#18 in Base Set 2) 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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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 Set 2 worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $81.17. 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 Venusaur?
This printing is a standard holofoil rare - roughly 1 per booster pack in modern sets (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 2 set released in 1999. This specific card (#18 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Venusaur?
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 Base Set 2 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.