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Venusaur - Expedition Base Set (#30)
- Number
- 30
- Illustrator
- Shin-ichi Yoshikawa
- Energy
- Grass
Venusaur - Expedition Base Set
Venusaur is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the Expedition Base Set Pokémon TCG set, released 2002, illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa. It sits at card number 30 in the Expedition Base Set checklist, classified as a Grass-type Pokémon with 100 HP and the Stage 2 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a holofoil rare. The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $198.97. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.
Venusaur has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#30 in Expedition Base Set) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 95Grail Tier
Strong market heat, 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 24 active listings · updated 1921m ago
Market price history
Sale History 64 sales · since 2021-01-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
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| RAW | $70.00 | ||
| RAW | $66.27 | ||
| RAW | $80.00 | ||
| RAW | $60.00 | ||
| RAW | $60.00 | ||
| RAW | $53.61 | ||
| RAW | $45.85 | ||
| RAW | $55.40 | ||
| RAW | $55.38 | ||
| RAW | $56.24 | ||
| RAW | $52.99 | ||
| RAW | $51.16 | ||
| RAW | $59.42 | ||
| RAW | $55.43 | ||
| RAW | $58.18 | ||
| RAW | $46.26 | ||
| RAW | $49.54 | ||
| RAW | $40.75 | ||
| RAW | $43.22 | ||
| RAW | $39.32 | ||
| RAW | $40.92 | ||
| RAW | $33.53 | ||
| RAW | $45.41 | ||
| RAW | $49.64 | ||
| RAW | $44.30 | ||
| RAW | $39.98 | ||
| RAW | $39.89 | ||
| RAW | $35.33 | ||
| RAW | $36.78 | ||
| RAW | $38.05 | ||
| RAW | $35.00 | ||
| RAW | $36.96 | ||
| RAW | $34.67 | ||
| RAW | $34.66 | ||
| RAW | $36.39 | ||
| RAW | $33.00 | ||
| RAW | $39.00 | ||
| RAW | $34.99 | ||
| RAW | $37.50 | ||
| RAW | $39.00 | ||
| RAW | $40.00 | ||
| RAW | $23.58 | ||
| RAW | $34.73 | ||
| RAW | $43.58 | ||
| RAW | $35.94 | ||
| RAW | $33.87 | ||
| RAW | $38.44 | ||
| RAW | $37.98 | ||
| RAW | $37.83 | ||
| RAW | $37.50 | ||
| RAW | $34.61 | ||
| RAW | $46.71 | ||
| RAW | $42.00 | ||
| RAW | $45.50 | ||
| RAW | $40.19 | ||
| RAW | $54.50 | ||
| RAW | $43.00 | ||
| RAW | $39.47 | ||
| RAW | $57.00 | ||
| RAW | $65.50 | ||
| RAW | $76.98 | ||
| RAW | $78.29 | ||
| RAW | $69.77 | ||
| RAW | $61.07 |
Other printings of Venusaur
Venusaur FAQ
Pricing and details from this card's stored record.
How much is Venusaur from Expedition Base Set worth?
The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $198.97. 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 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?
Shin-ichi Yoshikawa illustrated this card. See Shin-ichi Yoshikawa'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 Expedition Base Set set released in 2002, so this card (#30 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.