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Dark Venusaur 7

Name: Dark Venusaur #7 - Best of Game | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: bp-7
Price: 131.22 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Best of Game Released: Dec 1, 2002

Pokémon: Venusaur

Grass Type Promo Illustrator: Shin-ichi Yoshida Evolves From: Dark Ivysaur

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162.56 $4.14 (2.61%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	592.06	16.84%	x4.5
PSA9	374.48	13.29%	x2.9
PSA8	156.42	1.30%	x1.2
PSA7	39.76	66.61%	x0.3

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Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Venusaur
National Pokédex #[3]
Card Number 7
Card RarityPromo
IllustratorShin-ichi Yoshida
Release Date01/12/2002
SeriesOther
Expansion Best of Game
Evolves From
Dark Ivysaur
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Grass
Health Points70 HP
Weakness Fire ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Horrid Pollen30
Flip 2 coins. If 1 is heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep and Poisoned. If both are heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused and Poisoned. If both are tails, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed and Poisoned.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Dark Venusaur, a formidable Pokémon lurking in a shadowy, overgrown environment. Its bloated figure, adorned with vibrant, oversized flowers, contrasts with the muted, darker background, creating an eerie atmosphere. The color palette features rich greens and deep purples, emphasizing both the organic and ominous elements. Shading highlights its muscular form, while the flowers appear almost toxic, swirling with unsettling hues. The mood is one of tension, suggesting Dark Venusaur's ability to unleash a toxic attack, represented by its sinister gaze and the menacing presence of its horrid pollen.

Playability Overview

Dark Venusaur's ability to inflict multiple status conditions through coin flips offers strategic disruption, but its reliance on luck and moderate HP limits its effectiveness in controlling the battlefield.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Toxic GardenThis Dark Venusaur has a sinister vibe with its ominous flowers and striking colors. It deserves a special spot on a “Poisonous Plants” page, perhaps alongside other dark or grass types that embody a more eerie presence. The overall artwork gives off a creepy, yet intriguing atmosphere that contrasts nicely with lighter cards.Additional Binder Suggestions: Swamp / Mysterious / Vibrant Green / Poisonous Plants / Dark Evolution