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Venusaur 30/165

Name: Venusaur #30 - Expedition Base Set | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: ecard1-30
Price: 108.33 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Expedition Base Set Released: Sep 15, 2002

Pokémon: Venusaur

Grass Type Rare Holo Illustrator: Shin-ichi Yoshikawa Pull Rate: 1 in 96 packs (1.0%) Evolves From: Ivysaur

Raw Prices

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holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

108.33

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

75.00

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	6,173.33	11.46%	x57
PSA9	684.33	23.75%	x6.3
PSA8	411.29	0.79%	x3.8
PSA7	227.87	5.74%	x2.1

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	2,550.79	240.11%	x34
PSA9	365.52	85.67%	x4.9
PSA8	200.70	165.16%	x2.7
PSA7	103.49	1.57%	x1.4

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
104
8.17%
$6,173.33
PSA 9 Mint
348
27.34%
$684.33
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
328
25.77%
$411.29
PSA 7 Near Mint
182
14.30%
$227.87
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
140
11.00%
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PSA 5 Excellent
75
5.89%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
31
2.44%
—
PSA 3 Very Good
9
0.71%
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PSA 2 Good
17
1.34%
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PSA 1 Poor
32
2.51%
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Is Venusaur 30/165 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $108.33 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $156.70

$108.33

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 —

$227.87

PSA 7 +$61.92

$411.29

PSA 8 +$221.49

$684.33

PSA 9 +$459.04

$6,173

PSA 10 +$5,234

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $108.33 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)

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Venusaur
National Pokédex #[3]
Card Number 30/165
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorShin-ichi Yoshikawa
Release Date15/09/2002
SeriesE-Card
Expansion Expedition 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

Poké-Power: Harvest Bounty
Once during your turn (before your attack), if you attach an Energy card to your Active Pokémon as part of your turn, you may attach an additional Energy card to that Pokémon at the same time. This power can't be used if Venusaur is affected by a Special Condition.

Attacks

Body Slam40
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Venusaur emerging from lush grass under a starry night sky, its large flower glowing softly while leaves shield its eyes, exuding a powerful and serene presence in the tranquil natural environment.

Playability Overview

Venusaur’s Harvest Bounty ability allows rapid energy acceleration, enabling stronger attacks quickly, while Body Slam offers a chance to disrupt opponents, making it versatile for building momentum and applying pressure early.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Greenhouse GuardianThis Venusaur card has a lush, vibrant feel with its bright greens and the blooming flower on its back. It gives off a nurturing vibe, perfect for a "Plant Power" page. Pair it with other Pokémon that exude growth and vitality, like Torterra or Sceptile, to create a serene botanical scene.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Nurturing / Vibrant Green / Plant Life / Growth Cycle

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Venusaur #30/165 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Venusaur #30/165 from Expedition Base Set — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Venusaur #30/165 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Venusaur has stayed flat at $108.33. PSA 10 copies are up 11.5% over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Venusaur #30/165?

Venusaur #30/165 appears roughly 1 in 96 packs, which works out at 1.0% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Expedition Base Set.

How rare is Venusaur #30/165?

Venusaur #30/165 is a Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Expedition Base Set.

Is Venusaur #30/165 worth grading?

At $108.33 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $6,173.33, giving a net return of +$5,234.47 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$459.04 and PSA 8 returns +$221.49, so PSA 8, 9 and 10 can all return a profit on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Venusaur #30/165 exist?

PSA have graded 1,273 copies of Venusaur #30/165, of which 104 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 8.2%, or roughly 1 in 12 graded copies.

Is Venusaur #30/165 hard to get in gem mint?

Yes. At a 8.2% gem rate, Venusaur grades worse than the Expedition Base Set average by 9.9 points. Clean copies are harder to come by.

Who illustrated Venusaur #30/165?

Venusaur #30/165 was illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa, who has illustrated 90 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Venusaur #30/165 released?

Venusaur #30/165 was released on 15 September 2002 as part of Expedition Base Set. It belongs to the Vintage era and features a Generation 1 Pokémon from the Kanto region.

Venusaur 30/165