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Venusaur 3/108

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Set: Dark Explorers Released: May 9, 2012

Pokémon: Venusaur

Grass Type Rare Holo Illustrator: Masakazu Fukuda Pull Rate:1 in 37.4 packs (2.7%) Evolves From: Ivysaur

Raw Prices

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holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

15.03 $0.06 (0.40%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

38.08

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cosmos Holofoil

Promotional / Event Release

19.13 $3.10 (19.34%)

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Venusaur 3/108 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	338.64	—	x23
PSA9	132.87	—	x8.8
PSA8	64.08	64.77%	x4.3
PSA7	13.78	—	x0.9

Venusaur 3/108 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
14
6.97%
$338.64
PSA 9 Mint
59
29.35%
$132.87
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
69
34.33%
$64.08
PSA 7 Near Mint
31
15.42%
$13.78
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
18
8.96%
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PSA 5 Excellent
3
1.49%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
2
1.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
2
1.00%
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PSA 2 Good
2
1.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Venusaur 3/108 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $15.03 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $49.46

$15.03

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$13.78

PSA 7 −$31.04

$64.08

PSA 8 +$12.72

$132.87

PSA 9 +$72.57

$338.64

PSA 10 +$251.59

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $15.03 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Venusaur 3/108 Population Report

About Venusaur

After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Venusaur
TypeGrass
National Pokédex #[3]
Card Number 3/108
Card RarityRare Holo
Pull Rate1 in 37.4 packs (2.7%)
IllustratorMasakazu Fukuda
LanguageEnglish
Release Date09/05/2012
SeriesBlack & White
Expansion Dark Explorers
Evolves From
Ivysaur
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Grass
Health Points140 HP
Weakness Fire ×2
Resistance Water -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×4

Abilities

Ability: Floral Fragrance
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may search your deck for a Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.

Attacks

Poison Powder70
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Venusaur crouching confidently in a lush, rocky landscape under a bright blue sky, its large flower blooming vividly, exuding strength and natural power amidst vibrant greenery and distant cliffs.

Playability Overview

Venusaur's Floral Scent ability offers strong deck searching, but its high retreat cost and moderate HP limit its competitiveness in fast-paced or energy-intensive decks.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Lush WildernessThis Venusaur fits great near other Pokémon with forest or jungle vibes. Use it as a solid page anchor where the background's open sky and greenery balance well with vibrant, leafy cards. It’s a nice mix of calm nature and a bit of power, so pair it with Grass types that showcase different growth stages.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Calm / Natural Green / Growth / Plant Life

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Venusaur #3/108 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Venusaur #3/108 from Dark Explorers — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Venusaur #3/108 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Venusaur has moved down 0.4% to $15.03. PSA 10 copies are unchanged over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Venusaur #3/108?

Venusaur #3/108 appears roughly 1 in 37.4 packs, which works out at 2.7% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Dark Explorers.

How rare is Venusaur #3/108?

Venusaur #3/108 is a Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Dark Explorers.

Is Venusaur #3/108 worth grading?

At $15.03 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $338.64, giving a net return of +$251.59 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$72.57 and PSA 8 returns +$12.72, so PSA 8, 9 and 10 can all return a profit on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Venusaur #3/108 exist?

PSA have graded 201 copies of Venusaur #3/108, of which 14 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 7%, or roughly 1 in 14 graded copies.

Is Venusaur #3/108 hard to get in gem mint?

Yes. At a 7% gem rate, Venusaur grades worse than the Dark Explorers average by 2.5 points. Clean copies are harder to come by.

Who illustrated Venusaur #3/108?

Venusaur #3/108 was illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda, who has illustrated 903 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Venusaur #3/108 released?

Venusaur #3/108 was released on 9 May 2012 as part of Dark Explorers. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 1 Pokémon from the Kanto region.

Venusaur 3/108