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Venusaur
Pokemon Dark Explorers - Cosmos Holo Exclusive  ·  2012  ·  #3
8.5 Crown Grade
Near Mint+
Cert # 000034231
Subgrades
8.5 Centering
8.5 Corners
9 Edges
8.5 Surface
Centering65/35 or better on the front. 80/20 or better on the back.
CornersClean and sharp corners with almost no visible wear. Tiny imperfections such as minuscule nicks & softening are present under magnification.
EdgesNear-perfect edges with no visible imperfections under normal inspection. Only the slightest signs of wear may be visible under magnification.
SurfaceVery clean surface with no visible scratches or marks under normal inspection. Only tiny imperfections visible under magnification.
Card Notes
Dark Explorers marked an important moment in the 2012 Pokemon TCG landscape, arriving during the Black & White era when the game balanced competitive mechanics with collector appeal. The set introduced the Cosmos Holo pattern, an exclusive aesthetic that departed from traditional full-art and reverse holo treatments. Dark Explorers remains notable for its striking visual design and the way it captured players' attention during a period when Pokemon cards were experiencing genuine cultural resurgence. Venusaur #3 showcases the Grass-type powerhouse in its classic form, rendered in the distinctive Cosmos Holo treatment that makes this card stand out on the shelf. Collectors seek this card for its combination of iconic Pokemon subject matter and the set's unique visual identity. The artwork captures Venusaur's commanding presence, making it a centerpiece for fans of both the character and this particular era of Pokemon TCG design.
Market Value
$58.44 Grade 8-8.5 value
Source: PriceCharting · Updated Nov 06, 2026
Market Reference
Raw / Ungraded
$11.00
Grade 8-8.5
$58.44
Value by Grade · PriceCharting
Price History — This Grade
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Population Insights
3 Total Pop
1 This Grade
0 Higher Grade
2 Lower Grade
Grade Count
8.5 THIS SLAB 1
5 1
1 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 8.5 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
8.5 / 8.5 / 9 / 8.5
0 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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