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Venusaur Card Details

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Venusaur
Pokemon Base Set - Holo  ·  1999  ·  #15
1 Crown Grade
Poor
Cert # 000014493
Subgrades
8.5 Centering
2 Corners
2 Edges
1 Surface
Centering65/35 or better on the front. 80/20 or better on the back.
CornersSevere rounding on all corners with noticeable wear and chipping. Corners have minor tears, creases, and edges around the corners show visible distress.
EdgesHeavy chipping and fraying on all edges. Visible wear with minor tears or creases along the edges.
SurfaceExtensive damage including deep creases, heavy scratches/micro-scratches, stains, and surface residue.
Card Notes
The 1999 Base Set marked Pokémon's explosive debut in the trading card game, introducing collectors worldwide to the phenomenon that would define the era. This foundational release established the visual language and mechanics that remain central to the hobby today. Base Set cards were printed in massive quantities yet remain culturally significant as the entry point for millions of collectors seeking to recapture early Pokémon nostalgia. Venusaur is the final evolution in Bulbasaur's iconic starter line and appears here as a striking holographic card. The artwork captures the Pokémon's commanding presence. Collectors are drawn to this card as both a key piece of the Base Set trinity and a beautiful representation of one of Pokémon's most recognizable characters.
Market Value
$86.87 Crown estimate · PriceCharting data
Updated Jul 02, 2026
Market Reference
Raw / Ungraded
$76.87
Crown 1.00 Est.
$86.87
Value by Grade
Pricing data via PriceCharting
Population Insights
5 Total Pop
3 This Grade
2 Higher Grade
0 Lower Grade
Grade Count
4 1
3 1
1 THIS SLAB 3
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 3 among Grade 1 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
8.5 / 2 / 2 / 1
0 Better
1 Equal
2 Lower
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