Venusaur #018/130, Base Set 2

Venusaur #018/130

Base Set 2 · 2000

Holo RareHoloHolofoil
Market value
$31
Avg grade
5.0

The Venusaur (#018/130, Base Set 2, 2000) is a holo rare Pokemon card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 5.0/10 grade (EX), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $31.

Price history

3M change
$30.59
+35.1%

Source: justtcg

This card at every grade

Real community scans of the Venusaur, graded across the scale, with the typical value at each tier.

Venusaur graded 8
8
50% of scans
$86
Venusaur graded 6 & below
6 & below
50% of scans
$82

Community grades

5.0
Avg Grade
2
Scans
0%
Gem Mint 9.5+
7.5
Top Grade

Grade distribution

8
1 · 50%
6 & below
1 · 50%

Average sub-grades

Corners
6.0
Edges
5.8
Surface
5.0
Centering
9.0

Most common condition issues

Whitening (Front) 50%Rounded 50%Whitening 50%

Community average: 5.0 (EX) · based on 2 ZeroPop scans

Recent community scans

Venusaur, graded 7.5
Venusaur
Base Set 2
7.5$86
Venusaur, graded 2.5
Venusaur
Base Set 2
2.5$82

Card details

Number#018/130
Year2000
GamePokemon
RarityHolo Rare
VariantHolo
PrintingHolofoil
Set releasedFeb 24, 2000
Set size130 cards

Frequently asked questions

What is a Venusaur worth?

A raw (ungraded) Venusaur from Base Set 2 currently carries a market value of about $31. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

What grade do most Venusaur cards get?

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Venusaur averages a 5.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 6.0, edges 5.8, surface 5.0, centering 9.0.

What are the most common defects on a Venusaur?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Venusaur cards are Whitening (Front) (50% of scans), Rounded (50% of scans), Whitening (50% 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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