Venusaur Dark Explorers Rare Pokémon card — value and price

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Venusaur

Dark Explorers · Rare
Pokémon pkm:bw5-3 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$37.09
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $28.94 – $46.11.
▼ 5% · 32d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$34.08
Never pay above $35.74
Optimal sell
$39.72
Never sell below $37.88
Buy this card · aim to pay under $35.74
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $39.72 · never below $37.88. 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 Dark Explorers →
Common questions
How much is Venusaur worth?

Venusaur from Dark Explorers has a fair market value of about $37.09 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Venusaur?

List around $39.72 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $29.16 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Venusaur?

A disciplined buy target is about $34.08 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $35.74.

Where can I buy Venusaur?

Venusaur is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $37.09 and aim to pay under $35.74 — 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 $35.74; paying near or below $34.08 keeps a margin of safety versus the $37.09 fair value.

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