Venusaur [Shadowless] - Pokemon Base Set #15
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Venusaur [Shadowless] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
This card introduced Venusaur as one of the original Base Set holo rares, pairing the massive Stage 2 body with the famous Energy Trans Pokémon Power that let Grass decks shift Energy around the board before attacking.
Artist
Base Set Venusaur was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the defining artists of the early Pokémon TCG, which gives this shadowless holo the unmistakable look collectors associate with the game’s first era.
Set Lore
For collectors, the shadowless version is especially iconic because it belongs to the earliest English Base Set print run, making it one of the purest snapshots of Pokémon’s 1999 debut boom in the West.
In-Game
Its Solarbeam attack and Pokédex flavor both tie straight back to Pokémon Red and Blue, so the card feels like a direct translation of game-era Venusaur into cardboard form.
Cultural Impact
Venusaur’s long-running pop culture presence goes far beyond the TCG, with appearances across the anime, manga, film adaptations, and even Super Smash Bros., which helps explain why early Venusaur holos still feel like franchise history in your hands.
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About Venusaur [Shadowless] (Pokemon Base Set #15)
Venusaur [Shadowless] 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 $501.29, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $501.29 to $578.39, with a median of $501.29.
Card details
- Card Number
- #15
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Venusaur [Shadowless] from Pokemon Base Set #15?
The current market price of Venusaur [Shadowless] is $501.29. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Venusaur [Shadowless] from?
Venusaur [Shadowless] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 15, released in 1999.
Is Venusaur [Shadowless] worth grading?
Whether Venusaur [Shadowless] 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 [Shadowless]?
You can buy or sell Venusaur [Shadowless] 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.
Approximately 7,500 PSA graded copies tracked.