Venusaur [1st Edition] Pokemon Base Set #15
Venusaur [1st Edition], Base Set #15, is worth about $999.99 raw (Near Mint), as of Nov 2, 2026. How we price cards
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$500.00
Market$999.99
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$500.00
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Prices by condition
| Condition | Current price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| No recent sales. Please verify price$72.87 | From $500.00 · 1 listed | |
| No recent sales. Please verify price$750.00 | ||
| $999.99 | ||
| $899.95 | ||
| $599.99 |
Moderately Played copies currently sell for about $999.99; the cheapest raw copies listed start at $500.00.
Prices by grade
| Grade | Current price | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| $34,656.19 | ||
| $10,777.53 | ||
| $3,030.00 | ||
| $6,258.87 | ||
| $1,680.00 | ||
| $2,878.75 | ||
| $1,487.52 | ||
| $2,221.86 | ||
| $890.00 | ||
| $2,183.08 | ||
| $1,408.68 | ||
| $953.78 | ||
| $810.04 | ||
| $1,216.82 | ||
| $91,000.00 | ||
| $7,553.58 | ||
| $4,969.63 | ||
| $3,606.19 | ||
| $3,762.96 | ||
| $2,416.39 | ||
| $1,300.00 | ||
| $1,025.00 | ||
| $1,552.58 | ||
| $15,106.68 | ||
| $5,250.00 | ||
| $3,974.12 | ||
| $2,157.00 | ||
| $2,150.00 | ||
| $1,811.32 | ||
| $2,199.00 | ||
| $1,614.05 | ||
| $1,646.68 | ||
| $985.13 | ||
| $1,380.63 | ||
| $1,350.00 | ||
| $843.49 | ||
| $1,121.54 | ||
| $599.99 | ||
| $1,302.00 | ||
| $138.55 |
PSA 10 copies currently sell for about $34,656.19.
Recent sales
$80.00
+$6.89 ship
May 18, 2026Double Holo
About this card
Venusaur [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Base Set Venusaur stands out as one of the original fully evolved Kanto starters in the 1999 Base Set, and its Energy Trans Pokémon Power made it a defining early-game engine for moving Grass Energy around your board.
Artist
This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the most iconic early Pokémon TCG illustrators, which gives Base Set Venusaur extra prestige for collectors who chase foundational WotC-era art.
In-Game
Venusaur’s attack Solarbeam is directly based on the main-series move Solar Beam, tying this holo closely to how Venusaur fought in the original Pokémon games.
Set Lore
This artwork first appeared in Japan’s Expansion Pack before becoming part of the English Base Set, connecting 1st Edition Venusaur to the very beginning of Pokémon TCG history on both sides of the Pacific.
Cultural Impact
As a 1st Edition holo from Base Set, Venusaur belongs to the first wave of English Pokémon cards that helped define the entire WotC collecting era and still anchors Kanto nostalgia for longtime fans.
Price indexes
Price indexes follow the combined price of a group of cards over time.
Card Reference
Venusaur [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #15) is worth $999.99 as of November 2026, ranked #5 of 443 priced cards in Pokemon Base Set by Raw NM market price.
Prices come from Double Holo market data, refreshed daily.
About Venusaur [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #15)
Venusaur [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 15. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $999.99, based on recent Raw NM market data tracked by Double Holo, with 1 listing currently for sale.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $918.75 to $999.99, with a median of $945.83.
Card details
- Card Number
- #15
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Venusaur [1st Edition] price by condition
As of Nov 2, 2026, Venusaur [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #15) has a market price of $999.99 in Near Mint, $999.99 in Moderately Played, $899.95 in Heavily Played, and $599.99 in Damaged, based on recent market data tracked by Double Holo. Over the last 30 days, Near Mint daily prices averaged $972.91 and ranged from $945.83 to $999.99. Near Mint is up 5.7% from about a month ago.
Venusaur [1st Edition] Near Mint price history, last 30 days
| Date | Near Mint price |
|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2026 | $945.83 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $945.83 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $945.83 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $945.83 |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $945.83 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $945.83 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | $945.83 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | $945.83 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $945.83 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $945.83 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $981.25 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $981.25 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $981.25 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | $981.25 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | $981.25 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $981.25 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $981.25 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $981.25 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $981.25 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $981.25 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | $981.25 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | $981.25 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $981.25 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | $999.99 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | $999.99 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | $999.99 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | $999.99 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | $999.99 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | $999.99 |
Venusaur [1st Edition] PSA 10 value
A PSA 10 Venusaur [1st Edition] sells for about $34,656.19, based on Double Holo market data as of August 2026. A PSA 9 copy sells for about $10,777.53 as of October 2026.
Raw and graded prices come from Double Holo market data, with graded values tracking recent sales of graded copies.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Venusaur [1st Edition] from Pokemon Base Set #15?
The current market price of Venusaur [1st Edition] is $999.99, based on recent Raw NM market data tracked by Double Holo. It updates daily.
What set is Venusaur [1st Edition] from?
Venusaur [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 15, released in 1999.
Is Venusaur [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Venusaur [1st Edition] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Venusaur [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Venusaur [1st Edition] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
How much is Venusaur [1st Edition] worth in PSA 10?
Venusaur [1st Edition] in PSA 10 has a market price of about $34,656.19 as of August 2026. A PSA 9 copy is worth about $10,777.53 as of October 2026 by comparison. Raw and graded prices come from Double Holo market data, with graded values tracking recent sales of graded copies.
How much is Venusaur [1st Edition] worth by condition?
As of Nov 2, 2026, Venusaur [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #15) has a market price of $999.99 in Near Mint, $999.99 in Moderately Played, $899.95 in Heavily Played, and $599.99 in Damaged, based on recent market data tracked by Double Holo. Over the last 30 days, Near Mint daily prices averaged $972.91 and ranged from $945.83 to $999.99. Near Mint is up 5.7% from about a month ago.
Approximately 4,000 PSA graded copies tracked.
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