| Set | 151 |
| Card number | 198 |
| Rarity | Special Illustration Rare |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 340 |
| Artist | Yoriyuki Ikegami |
| Released | Sep 2023 |
Venusaur ex #198 Value (151)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Venusaur ex 198 is a Special Illustration Rare from the 2023 Scarlet & Violet 151 expansion. Yoriyuki Ikegami’s artwork gives the Kanto starter a dedicated full-card scene, while its place near the top of the set’s price ranking confirms it as a leading pull, behind only two entries in the 208-card checklist.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $72.73 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €85.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €123.14 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €116.02 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 610 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $318.76 |
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Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.
Why Venusaur ex #198 is priced where it is
Venusaur ex #198 is a Special Illustration Rare Pokémon card from 151, the Scarlet & Violet era (2023). It ranks as number 4 by price out of 208 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. A PSA 10 sells for about 4.4x raw, roughly $246.03 more, which is why clean copies are usually sent for grading. Over the last 30 days the price fell -23%, from $94.02 to $72.73. The illustration is by Yoriyuki Ikegami.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 10 | $171.00 | 5 |
| ACE | 9 | $84.43 | 5 |
| ACE | 8 | $78.00 | 5 |
| BGS | 10 | $1,159 | 3 |
| BGS | 9 | $128.45 | 4 |
| CGC | 10 | $181.28 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $97.85 | 5 |
| CGC | 7 | $73.99 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $318.76 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $88.75 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $90.64 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $85.66 | 5 |
| SGC | 10 | $300.00 | 1 |
| SGC | 9 | $111.01 | 2 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Venusaur ex price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €87.00 | $73.03 |
| Oct 2026 | €89.39 | $80.47 |
| Sep 2026 | €98.45 | $99.59 |
| Aug 2026 | €105.71 | $109.54 |
| Jul 2026 | €111.87 | $128.09 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Venusaur ex #198 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $72.73, a PSA 10 sells for around $318.76 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €85.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Venusaur ex #198 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Venusaur ex #198 sells for about $318.76 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $72.73 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Venusaur ex #198 rare?
Venusaur ex #198 is printed at Special Illustration Rare rarity and ranks number 4 by price among the 208 cards in 151. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Venusaur ex #198 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -23% to about $72.73. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Venusaur ex #198 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 4.4x raw ($246.03 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Venusaur ex I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (198) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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