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Venusaur - Wizards Black Star Promos (#13)
- Number
- 13
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Energy
- Grass
This plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
Venusaur - Wizards Black Star Promos
Venusaur is a Promo Pokémon card from the Wizards Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 1999, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It sits at card number 13 in the Wizards Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Grass-type Pokémon with 100 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs. The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $280.34. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.
Venusaur has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#13 in Wizards Black Star Promos) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 70Strong
Strong icon status, era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
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 9 active listings · updated 2116m ago
Market price history
Sale History 6 sales · since 2025-11-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.25 | ||
| RAW | $2.00 | ||
| RAW | $2.94 | ||
| RAW | $6.53 |
Other printings of Venusaur
Venusaur FAQ
Pricing and details from this card's stored record.
How much is Venusaur from Wizards Black Star Promos worth?
The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $280.34. 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 Venusaur?
This printing is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs (the card is labeled "Promo" 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?
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. See Ken Sugimori'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 Wizards Black Star Promos set released in 1999, so this card (#13 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 Venusaur 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.