| Set | Expedition Base Set |
| Card number | 30 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 100 |
| Artist | Shin-ichi Yoshikawa |
| Released | Sep 2002 |
Venusaur #30 Value (Expedition Base Set)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Venusaur #30 closes the opening run of Expedition Rare Holos represented here, featuring artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa. The 2002 layout reworks a first-generation favorite within the e-Card format, using a wide lower border and machine-readable strip. Its set ranking places it below the largest chases but well above routine rares.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $94.02 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €100.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €158.80 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €101.44 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 135 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $2,463 |
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Why Venusaur #30 is priced where it is
Venusaur #30 is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Expedition Base Set, the E-Card era (2002). It ranks as number 17 by price out of 165 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 26x 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 ($93.34 to $94.02). The illustration is by Shin-ichi Yoshikawa.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 9 | $196.92 | 1 |
| BGS | 9 | $277.81 | 2 |
| CGC | 10 | $311.14 | 2 |
| CGC | 9 | $227.07 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $267.86 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $2,463 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $360.20 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $268.76 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $190.20 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Venusaur price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €100.00 | $94.02 |
| Oct 2026 | €100.00 | $93.84 |
| Sep 2026 | €88.00 | $85.98 |
| Aug 2026 | €80.00 | $69.09 |
| Jul 2026 | €80.00 | $83.70 |
| Jun 2026 | €80.00 | $108.67 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Venusaur #30 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $94.02, a PSA 10 sells for around $2,463 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €100.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Venusaur #30 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Venusaur #30 sells for about $2,463 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $94.02 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Venusaur #30 rare?
Venusaur #30 is printed at Rare Holo rarity and ranks number 17 by price among the 165 cards in Expedition Base Set. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Venusaur #30 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $94.02.
Is Venusaur #30 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 26.2x raw ($2,369 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 (30) 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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