| Set | Base Set 2 |
| Card number | 18 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 100 |
| Artist | Mitsuhiro Arita |
| Released | Feb 2000 |
Venusaur #18 Value (Base Set 2)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Released in 2000, Venusaur 18 is a Rare Holo from Base Set 2, the early reprint set that combined selections from Base Set and Jungle. Mitsuhiro Arita's familiar Venusaur artwork gives it immediate vintage recognition. Ranked near the top of the set by current market data, it sits behind only a small number of Base Set 2 cards.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $98.26 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €95.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €83.26 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €63.82 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 92 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $1,731 |
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Why Venusaur #18 is priced where it is
Venusaur #18 is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Base Set 2, the Base era (2000). It ranks as number 3 by price out of 130 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. A PSA 10 sells for about 18x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price rose +5.8%, from $92.91 to $98.26. The illustration is by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 9 | $270.00 | 1 |
| ACE | 8 | $129.81 | 1 |
| ACE | 7 | $104.70 | 1 |
| BGS | 9 | $171.50 | 4 |
| BGS | 8 | $70.96 | 2 |
| BGS | 7 | $61.22 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $546.00 | 1 |
| CGC | 9 | $232.92 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $147.41 | 5 |
| CGC | 7 | $89.25 | 5 |
| PSA | 10 | $1,731 | 3 |
| PSA | 9 | $299.99 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $149.30 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $98.17 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Venusaur price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €95.00 | $98.26 |
| Oct 2026 | €96.90 | $97.99 |
| Sep 2026 | €77.92 | $92.12 |
| Aug 2026 | €54.69 | $81.34 |
| Jul 2026 | €53.74 | $65.62 |
| Jun 2026 | €78.33 | $65.62 |
| May 2026 | €83.00 | $65.62 |
| Apr 2026 | €84.83 | $65.62 |
| Mar 2026 | €90.14 | $64.63 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Venusaur #18 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $98.26, a PSA 10 sells for around $1,731 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €95.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Venusaur #18 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Venusaur #18 sells for about $1,731 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $98.26 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Venusaur #18 rare?
Venusaur #18 is printed at Rare Holo rarity and ranks number 3 by price among the 130 cards in Base Set 2. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Venusaur #18 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it rose +5.8% to about $98.26. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Venusaur #18 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 17.6x raw ($1,633 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 I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (18) 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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