| Set | Legendary Collection |
| Card number | 18 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 100 |
| Artist | Mitsuhiro Arita |
| Released | May 2002 |
Venusaur #18 Value (Legendary Collection)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
As number 18 in Legendary Collection, Venusaur is a 2002 Rare Holo that revives Mitsuhiro Arita's landmark Base Set composition. It ranks among the most valuable cards in the full checklist and already occupies a high raw price tier. Starter popularity, early-era artwork and the set's reprint identity all contribute to its prominent status.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $683.75 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €100.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €207.49 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €91.16 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 84 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $4,350 |
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Why Venusaur #18 is priced where it is
Venusaur #18 is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Legendary Collection, a 2002 release. It ranks as number 5 by price out of 110 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. A PSA 10 sells for about 6.4x 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 ($683.75 to $683.75). The illustration is by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 9 | $1,283 | 2 |
| BGS | 9 | $1,795 | 5 |
| BGS | 8 | $465.27 | 1 |
| BGS | 7 | $560.75 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $1,665 | 4 |
| CGC | 9 | $179.33 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $380.00 | 1 |
| CGC | 7 | $74.34 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $4,350 | 2 |
| PSA | 9 | $374.87 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $1,215 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $1,112 | 5 |
| SGC | 8 | $90.02 | 2 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Venusaur price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €100.00 | $683.75 |
| Oct 2026 | €100.00 | $683.75 |
| Sep 2026 | €107.33 | $683.75 |
| Aug 2026 | €113.77 | $488.26 |
| Jul 2026 | €100.00 | $77.74 |
| Jun 2026 | €99.00 | $77.74 |
| May 2026 | €98.00 | $77.74 |
| Apr 2026 | €92.50 | $77.74 |
| Mar 2026 | €86.38 | $77.64 |
| Jan 2026 | €70.00 | $77.47 |
| Dec 2025 | €69.50 | $77.47 |
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 $683.75, a PSA 10 sells for around $4,350 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €100.00. 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 $4,350 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $683.75 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Venusaur #18 rare?
Venusaur #18 is printed at Rare Holo rarity and ranks number 5 by price among the 110 cards in Legendary Collection. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Venusaur #18 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $683.75.
Is Venusaur #18 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 6.4x raw ($3,666 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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