# Venusaur #015/102

The Venusaur (#015/102, Base Set, 2021) is a holo rare Pokémon card. Across 33 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.2/10 grade (NM), with 6% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/venusaur-base-set-015-102-classic-collection

## Card details

- Set: Base Set
- Number: #015/102
- Year: 2021
- Game: Pokémon
- Rarity: Holo Rare
- Variant: Classic Collection
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Jan 9, 1999
- Set size: 102 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $184
- 4-month change: +196.1%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 33
- Average overall grade: 7.2 / 10
- Average corners: 7.2
- Average edges: 7.5
- Average surface: 7.8
- Average centering: 8.8
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 6%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 6% | $176 |
| 9 | 21% | $168 |
| 8.5 | 6% | $166 |
| 8 | 24% | $137 |
| 7 | 18% | $152 |
| 6 & below | 24% | $153 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 33% of scans
- Whitening (Front): 18% of scans
- Rounded: 12% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Venusaur carries a market value of $184. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $176, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Venusaur worth?

The Venusaur from Base Set has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Venusaur cards get?

Across 33 community scans on ZeroPop, the Venusaur averages a 7.2/10 overall grade. 6% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.2, edges 7.5, surface 7.8, centering 8.8.

### What are the most common defects on a Venusaur?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Venusaur cards are Whitening (33% of scans), Whitening (Front) (18% of scans), Rounded (12% of scans).

### Is the Venusaur worth grading?

Whether the Venusaur is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app