| Set | Dark Explorers |
| Card number | 3 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 140 |
| Artist | Masakazu Fukuda |
| Released | May 2012 |
Venusaur #3 Value (Dark Explorers)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 10, 2026.
Venusaur is a Rare Holo card in Dark Explorers, released in May 2012 as part of the Black & White series. Masakazu Fukuda’s artwork illustrates the fully evolved starter Pokémon, and it ranks solidly among the more valuable cards in a large set.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $32.55 |
| TCGplayer mid price (USD) | $14.01 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €8.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €9.01 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €6.79 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 202 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $1,249 |
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What sets the price of Venusaur #3
Venusaur #3 is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Dark Explorers, the Black & White era (2012). It ranks as number 17 by price out of 111 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 38x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($32.55 to $32.55). The illustration is by Masakazu Fukuda.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 10 | $1,249 | 1 |
| PSA | 9 | $52.80 | 1 |
| PSA | 8 | $44.75 | 3 |
| PSA | 7 | $22.37 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Venusaur price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €8.00 | $32.55 |
| Sep 2026 | €8.00 | $32.55 |
| Aug 2026 | €7.65 | $33.72 |
| Jul 2026 | €7.49 | $25.62 |
| Jun 2026 | €7.49 | $10.89 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Venusaur #3 worth on Oct 10, 2026?
As of Oct 10, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $32.55, a PSA 10 sells for around $1,249 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €8.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Venusaur #3 worth?
As of Oct 10, 2026, a PSA 10 Venusaur #3 sells for about $1,249 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $32.55 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Venusaur #3 rare?
Venusaur #3 is printed at Rare Holo rarity and ranks number 17 by price among the 111 cards in Dark Explorers. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Venusaur #3 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $32.55.
Is Venusaur #3 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 38.4x raw ($1,217 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 (3) 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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