Venusaur

Base Set 2 · #18 · Rare Holo

$99.41US · TCGplayer

$74.67EU · Cardmarket

-4%7-day (EU)

-6%30-day (EU)

Rare HoloRarity

#3 of 130Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: flat this week; a top chase card in its set; notably pricier in the US.

TCGplayer (US) (holofoil)

Tier	USD
Low	$69.99
Market	$99.41
Mid	$79.85
High	$735

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€69.14
Avg 1-day	€120.00
Avg 7-day	€72.12
Avg 30-day	€73.31
Low	€19.00

Authenticity check

At $99.41, Venusaur is in the price tier counterfeiters actually print. Before paying for a raw copy, run the quick physical checks — and be suspicious of any copy offered well under market.

Light test: real cards have an opaque middle layer — shine a phone light through the card; if it glows through easily, walk away.
Texture & print: under magnification real cards show a fine rosette dot pattern; fakes look flat, blurry, or oversaturated (the back's blue is a common tell).
Font & layout: compare the HP, energy symbols and set number against the card image above — fakes routinely get spacing and symbols subtly wrong.
The price itself: a raw Venusaur offered under about $49.70 is where fakes and bait listings live — run the exact price through our deal checker.

→ Full spot-a-fake checklist → Verifying graded slabs

FAQ

How much is Venusaur (Base Set 2 #18) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Venusaur from Base Set 2 is worth about $99.41 (TCGplayer US market) and around €74.67 (Cardmarket EU). Prices move constantly — check the live links before buying or selling.

Is Venusaur rare?

Its rarity is listed as Rare Holo and it ranks #3 of 130 by value in Base Set 2. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

What's the most valuable card in Base Set 2?

By current US market price, it's Charizard at $467.

Is Venusaur's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's -4% over 7 days, -6% over 30 days. That's an early momentum signal, not a guarantee — collectible prices are volatile and can reverse quickly.

Where can I check Venusaur's live price?

See the current TCGplayer (US) market price here: Venusaur on TCGplayer ↗.

How can I tell if a Venusaur is fake?

Because it trades at $99.41, Venusaur is a counterfeit target. The fast checks: the light test (real cards have an opaque middle layer), print texture under magnification, and font/symbol accuracy — full checklist in the Authenticity section above. And sanity-check the price: a copy offered far below $99.41 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.