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Venusaur Card Details

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Venusaur
Pokemon Base Set - Holo  ·  1999  ·  #15
3 Crown Grade
Very Good
Cert # 000028995
Subgrades
9 Centering
4 Corners
2.5 Edges
2 Surface
Centering60/40 or better on the front. 80/20 or better on the back.
CornersModerate wear on corners, with fraying & chipping. Corners are noticeably played, but have good structural integrity.
EdgesSignificant chipping or fraying, with some minor edge damage. The edges are visibly worn, and the card shows signs of heavy handling.
SurfaceHeavy wear with visible scratches, surface scuffing, and minor creases. Staining & discoloration is evident.
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 05, 2026
Market Reference
Raw / Ungraded
$76.87
Crown 3.00 Est.
$86.87
Value by Grade
Price History — This Grade
Pricing data via PriceCharting
Population Insights
5 Total Pop
1 This Grade
1 Higher Grade
3 Lower Grade
Grade Count
4 1
3 THIS SLAB 1
1 3
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 3 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
9 / 4 / 2.5 / 2
0 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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