Venusaur 18/130
Set: Base Set 2
Released: Feb 24, 2000
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About Venusaur
This plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #3
- Card Number 18/130
- Card RarityRare Holo
- IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
- Release Date24/02/2000
- SeriesBase
- Expansion Base Set 2
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass - Health Points100 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×2
Grass 
Fire ×2 
Abilities
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Pokémon Power:
Energy Trans
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may take 1 Grass Energy card attached to 1 of your Pokémon and attach it to a different one. This power can't be used if Venusaur is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Attacks
- Solarbeam60
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Venusaur emanating strength beneath its massive blooming flower, its intense eyes focused as it steadies itself against a shimmering, starry background, conveying power and serene dominance in its environment.
Playability Overview
Venusaur's Energy Trans ability offers strategic energy manipulation, but its heavy energy cost and vulnerability to status conditions limit its overall playability in fast-paced formats.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Cosmic GardenThis Venusaur shines with its starry, cosmic-style background. It’s great as a page anchor for a nature-themed lineup with a twist—pair it with other Grass types that have mystical or space-inspired art for a fresh take on your usual garden scene.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Calm / Retro Green / Starry Night / Galactic Leafs
