Venusaur Base Set 2 Rare Pokémon card — value and price

Venusaur

Base Set 2 · Rare
Pokémon pkm:base4-18 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$92.52
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $71.20 – $122.54.
▲ 22% · 47d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$86.47
Never pay above $89.80
Optimal sell
$103.74
Never sell below $95.89
Buy this card · aim to pay under $89.80
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 $103.74 · never below $95.89. 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 2 has a fair market value of about $92.52 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Venusaur?

List around $103.74 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $84.85 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Venusaur?

A disciplined buy target is about $86.47 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $89.80.

Where can I buy Venusaur?

Venusaur is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $92.52 and aim to pay under $89.80 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Venusaur?

Venusaur is trending rising ~17% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $89.80; paying near or below $86.47 keeps a margin of safety versus the $92.52 fair value.

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