Venusaur 15/102

Name: Venusaur #15 - Base | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base1-15
Price: 149.37 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

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unlimited Holofoil

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149.37 $1.91 (1.26%)

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unlimited Shadowless Holofoil

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604.09 $25.95 (4.49%)

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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	3,501.90	204.51%	x23
PSA9	633.68	14.66%	x4.2
PSA8.5	383.76	13.26%	x2.6
PSA8	279.98	3.38%	x1.9
PSA7	199.47	8.18%	x1.3

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	7,963.00	4.60%	x13
PSA9	1,752.92	4.27%	x2.9
PSA8.5	656.32	—	x1.1
PSA8	894.02	15.36%	x1.5
PSA7.5	303.00	—	x0.5
PSA7	595.92	8.92%	x1.0

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	2,684.00	—	x37
PSA9	519.00	—	x7.1
PSA8.5	1,650.00	—	x23
PSA8	4,125.69	16.29%	x57
PSA7.5	1,680.00	—	x23
PSA7	2,393.57	7.55%	x33

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