Venusaur Base Set Rare Pokémon card — value and price

Venusaur

Base Set · Rare
Pokémon pkm:base1-15 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$166.21
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $91.42 – $270.70.
▲ 22% · 47d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$149.68
Never pay above $158.77
Optimal sell
$187.20
Never sell below $172.51
Buy this card · aim to pay under $158.77
TCGplayer →Find on eBay →Graded (PSA 10) →Amazon: sealed →
When it arrives: a penny sleeve + toploader is all it takes to keep it Near Mint.
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $187.20 · never below $172.51. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.
Shipping & protection supplies
Sleeve + toploader in a team bag, taped inside a bubble mailer, shipped with tracking.
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Common questions
How much is Venusaur worth?

Venusaur from Base Set has a fair market value of about $166.21 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Venusaur?

List around $187.20 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $157.46 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Venusaur?

A disciplined buy target is about $149.68 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $158.77.

Where can I buy Venusaur?

Venusaur is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $166.21 and aim to pay under $158.77 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Venusaur?

Venusaur is trending rising ~11% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $158.77; paying near or below $149.68 keeps a margin of safety versus the $166.21 fair value.

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