Venusaur 3/108

Name: Venusaur #3 - Dark Explorers | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: bw5-3
Price: 16.3 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Dark Explorers Released: May 9, 2012

Pokémon

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

Raw Prices

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holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

16.30 $0.87 (5.64%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

39.56 $0.27 (0.69%)

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cosmos Holofoil

Promotional / Event Release

15.51 $0.23 (1.51%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	346.11	—	x21
PSA9	127.96	—	x7.9
PSA8	47.87	22.18%	x2.9
PSA7	13.99	—	x0.9

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA8	80.57	—	x5.2

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
14
7.22%
$346.11
PSA 9 Mint
59
30.41%
$127.96
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
68
35.05%
$47.87
PSA 7 Near Mint
29
14.95%
$13.99
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
14
7.22%
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PSA 5 Excellent
3
1.55%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
2
1.03%
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PSA 3 Very Good
2
1.03%
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PSA 2 Good
2
1.03%
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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 $16.30 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $50.92

$16.30

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 —

$13.99

PSA 7 −$32.13

$47.87

PSA 8 −$2.65

$127.96

PSA 9 +$67.03

$346.11

PSA 10 +$256.82

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $16.30 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

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

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Venusaur
National Pokédex #[3]
Card Number 3/108
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorMasakazu Fukuda
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

Venusaur 3/108