Venusaur 15/102

Name: Venusaur #15 - Base | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base1-15
Price: 160.69 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Base Set Released: Jan 9, 1999

Pokémon

Grass Type Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 45 packs (2.2%) Evolves From: Ivysaur

Raw Prices

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unlimited Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

160.69 $4.91 (3.15%)

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unlimited Shadowless Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

501.29 $77.10 (13.33%)

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first Edition Shadowless Holofoil

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72.87

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	3,834.25	12.66%	x24
PSA9	650.64	4.95%	x4.0
PSA8.5	340.20	11.35%	x2.1
PSA8	334.47	13.69%	x2.1
PSA7	861.30	—	x5.4

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	7,963.00	—	x16
PSA9	1,864.31	1.09%	x3.7
PSA8.5	656.32	—	x1.3
PSA8	897.50	5.62%	x1.8
PSA7.5	303.00	—	x0.6
PSA7	516.98	3.82%	x1.0

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	2,684.00	—	x37
PSA9	519.00	—	x7.1
PSA8.5	3,825.34	131.84%	x52
PSA8	4,107.86	0.43%	x56
PSA7.5	1,680.00	—	x23
PSA7	2,465.74	7.64%	x34

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
585
1.28%
$3,834.25
PSA 9 Mint
5,755
12.60%
$650.64
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
9,079
19.88%
$334.47
PSA 7 Near Mint
8,020
17.56%
$861.30
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
7,791
17.06%
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PSA 5 Excellent
7,074
15.49%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
3,696
8.09%
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PSA 3 Very Good
1,585
3.47%
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PSA 2 Good
870
1.91%
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PSA 1 Poor
885
1.94%
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Is Venusaur 15/102 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $160.69 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $216.89

$160.69

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 —

$861.30

PSA 7 +$560.64

$334.47

PSA 8 +$102.30

$650.64

PSA 9 +$377.37

$3,834

PSA 10 +$3,147

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $160.69 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.

Population Report (PSA)

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
Venusaur
National Pokédex #[3]
Card Number 15/102
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
Release Date09/01/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Base Set
Evolves From
Ivysaur
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

Abilities

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 grounded, exuding strength and calm. Its massive flower blooms vibrantly atop, surrounded by large leaves, set against a shimmering green background that emphasizes its connection to nature and solar power.

Playability Overview

Venusaur’s Energy Trans ability offers strong resource management, but its moderate HP and reliance on Solarbeam limit its effectiveness in fast-paced, competitive decks.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Classic Forest GuardiansThis card is a solid anchor for a nature or forest-themed page. Its vintage look and strong grass vibe work great surrounded by other early-gen Grass types and classic starters. It’s a solid centerpiece that ties well with earthy, leafy backgrounds.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Calm / Vintage Green / Garden Keepers / Starter Lineup

Venusaur 15/102