Venusaur Base Set 2 Rare Pokémon card — value and price

Venusaur

Base Set 2 · Rare
Pokémon pkm:base4-18 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$82.93
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $56.98 – $112.04.
→ 1% · 34d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$75.63
Never pay above $79.64
Optimal sell
$89.09
Never sell below $84.78
Buy this card · aim to pay under $79.64
Find on eBay → TCGplayer → Buy on Amazon → Graded (PSA 10) →
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 $89.09 · never below $84.78. 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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All Venusaur printings →More Base Set 2 →
Common questions
How much is Venusaur worth?

Venusaur from Base Set 2 has a fair market value of about $82.93 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Venusaur?

List around $89.09 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $72.11 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Venusaur?

A disciplined buy target is about $75.63 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $79.64.

Where can I buy Venusaur?

Venusaur is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $82.93 and aim to pay under $79.64 — 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 $79.64; paying near or below $75.63 keeps a margin of safety versus the $82.93 fair value.

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