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Venusaur
Expedition Base Set 67/165 • rare
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Number
- 67/165
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2002
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $36.49
- Artist
- Atsuko Nishida
What it does
If this attack damages the Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance), remove 1 damage counter from Venusaur, if it has any.
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.
Where you can play it
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- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Venusaur card from the Expedition Base Set, released in 2002, marked a significant pivot for the Pokémon Trading Card Game as it was the first set to introduce the E-Reader technology. This innovation allowed players to scan the physical cards into a Game Boy Advance via a peripheral, unlocking digital Pokedex entries, minigames, and statistical data. The transition to the E-Reader format represented an attempt by The Pokémon Company to integrate traditional collectible card gameplay with the burgeoning possibilities of handheld electronic connectivity.
The artistic direction for this specific Venusaur card features a departure from the classic, vibrant Ken Sugimori illustrations seen in earlier base sets. Designed with a more textured, watercolor-influenced aesthetic, the illustration highlights the creature's organic, bulbous features within its natural habitat. While the Expedition set initially faced a mixed reception due to the technical requirements of the E-Reader functionality, this specific rare holo-variant remains a focal point for collectors interested in the experimental era of the franchise's history.
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