Base Set 2 · #018/130
Venusaur
Venusaur (Base Set 2 #018/130) trades around $116.33 (Holofoil, Near Mint) and $1,300.50 graded PSA 10 (8 recent sales) as of October 26, 2026.
- HP
- 100
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- Released
- February 24, 2000
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I · Specifications
Card details
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Number
- #018/130
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Type
- Grass
- HP
- 100
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- Released
- February 24, 2000
Card
- Market
- $116.33Holofoil, Near Mint
- PSA 8
- $169.99
- PSA 9
- $276.0032 sales
- PSA 10
- $1,300.508 sales · 11.2× market
Pricing live secondary market
All variants & conditions
| Variant / Condition | Price |
|---|---|
| Holofoil — Near Mint | $116.33 |
II · Reference
Common questions
How much is Venusaur Base Set 2 #018/130 worth?
The ungraded market price (Holofoil, Near Mint) is approximately $116.33. PSA 9 copies trade around $276.00 (32 recent sales). PSA 10 copies trade around $1300.50 (8 recent sales). Prices are updated daily from publicly available secondary-market data.
How rare is Venusaur #018/130?
Venusaur is a Holo Rare card in Base Set 2. Rarer cards typically command higher market prices.
Who illustrated Venusaur #018/130?
Venusaur #018/130 was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita.
When was Base Set 2 released?
Base Set 2 was released on February 24, 2000.
Should I grade Venusaur?
PSA 10 copies trade around $1301 across 8 recent sales — roughly 11× the ungraded market price ($116). Grading typically costs $25–$75 and takes 2–6 months. The card needs to be near-perfect (centered, sharp corners, no surface scratches) to grade PSA 10 — inspect with a loupe before submitting.
III · From the Same Set
More from Base Set 2
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