# Venusaur #018/130

The Venusaur (#018/130, Base Set 2, 2000) is a holo rare Pokemon card. Across 5 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.0/10 grade (NM), with 20% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/venusaur-base-set-2-018-130-holo

## Card details

- Set: Base Set 2
- Number: #018/130
- Year: 2000
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Holo Rare
- Variant: Holo
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Feb 24, 2000
- Set size: 130 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $107
- 4-month change: +153.6%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 5
- Average overall grade: 7.0 / 10
- Average corners: 7.3
- Average edges: 7.7
- Average surface: 7.2
- Average centering: 9.1
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 20%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 20% | $108 |
| 8 | 60% | $88 |
| 6 & below | 20% | $82 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 60% of scans
- Artwork (Visible Scratching/Wear On Cosmos Holo Layer: 20% of scans
- Bright Patch On Venusaur Body): 20% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Venusaur carries a market value of $107. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $108, 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 2 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 5 community scans on ZeroPop, the Venusaur averages a 7.0/10 overall grade. 20% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.3, edges 7.7, surface 7.2, centering 9.1.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Venusaur cards are Whitening (60% of scans), Artwork (Visible Scratching/Wear On Cosmos Holo Layer (20% of scans), Bright Patch On Venusaur Body) (20% 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