Venusaur #1
💎 Grail Card📉 Dip AlertFrom Pokémon Rumble, Venusaur (#1) is a Unknown Pokémon card valued at $279.89 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Venusaur #1 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Venusaur at a glance
- From Pokémon Rumble (Platinum), released 2009.
- Unknown rarity.
- Cardmarket trend price €152.90.
- Trades around $279.89 on TCGplayer.
- Short-term trend -9.6% (7d vs 30d).
Venusaur price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Venusaur #1.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $399.99
- Mid
- $399.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Venusaur #1
Printed as #1 in Pokémon Rumble, Venusaur belongs to the Platinum series and dates to 2009. The card carries 140 HP and Grass typing, with a Stage 2 designation.
Artwork is by an uncredited illustrator; the Holofoil printing sits around $279.89, spanning $399.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Pokémon Rumble
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #1 / 16
- Rarity
- Unknown
- HP
- 140
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Ivysaur
- Released
- 2009/12/02
Venusaur attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Venusaur #1 — the playability layer behind the price.
Giga Drain
Remove from Venusaur the number of damage counters equal to the damage you did to the Defending Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Venusaur price analysis
What drives the current market value of Venusaur #1.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($279.89).
$279.89 places Venusaur in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
At $279.89 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
In EUR, Venusaur trends at €152.90 on Cardmarket (avg sold €122.61, lowest NM €49.95).
Venusaur price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €127.45, 9.6% below the 30-day average of €140.95.
Single-day average: €99.94; Cardmarket trend price €152.90.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Venusaur, with a recorded low of $279.89 and high of $279.91; current value is at 0% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Venusaur?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $279.89 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $242.50 via eBay's default tier, $243.90 on TCGplayer, $265.55 on Cardmarket, $249.08 on Whatnot and $279.89 selling directly — a $37.39 spread after fees and typical shipping.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Venusaur?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Venusaur #1 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $279.89 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $934.02 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $300.91. You need a graded sale of $325.86 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $445.71 (139.3% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Venusaur within Pokémon Rumble
Within Pokémon Rumble it is the #7 most valuable of 16 tracked cards; the set median is $204.99.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 63%.
The set's top card is Pikachu (#7), valued at $899.99.
What makes Venusaur valuable
- As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Venusaur is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Unknown is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Priced at $279.89 with rarely listed, Venusaur sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- an uncredited illustrator illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Venusaur comes from the classic era (2009), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
Buying & selling Venusaur
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $279.89 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Venusaur, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Pokémon Rumble was released in 2009; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Venusaur has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Venusaur can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Venusaur value questions
What is Venusaur #1 worth?
Venusaur trades near $279.89 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $399.99–—; Cardmarket shows €152.90.
Should I buy Venusaur?
Short-term momentum is softening (-9.6%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Venusaur?
Venusaur is a Unknown card from Pokémon Rumble (Platinum series, 2009). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Venusaur?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($279.89). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Venusaur?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $279.89. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Venusaur's value?
Four factors dominate: the Unknown rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by an uncredited illustrator also matters to collector demand.
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