Venusaur Base Set Rare Pokémon card — value and price

Venusaur

Base Set · Rare
Pokémon pkm:base1-15 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$153.12
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $91.70 – $226.13.
▼ 5% · 32d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$139.48
Never pay above $146.98
Optimal sell
$167.33
Never sell below $157.38
Buy this card · aim to pay under $146.98
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $167.33 · never below $157.38. 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.Whatnot~8% + paymentLive-auction app; strong for breaks, lots, and fast sales.
Shipping & protection supplies
Sleeve + toploader in a team bag, taped inside a bubble mailer, shipped with tracking.
Penny sleevesToploadersTeam bagsBubble mailersPainter’s tape
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Common questions
How much is Venusaur worth?

Venusaur from Base Set has a fair market value of about $153.12 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Venusaur?

List around $167.33 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $140.18 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Venusaur?

A disciplined buy target is about $139.48 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $146.98.

Where can I buy Venusaur?

Venusaur is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $153.12 and aim to pay under $146.98 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Venusaur?

Venusaur is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $146.98; paying near or below $139.48 keeps a margin of safety versus the $153.12 fair value.

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