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Venusaur-EX

XY 1/146 • ultra-rare

Set: XY
Number: 1/146
Rarity: Rare Holo EX
Released: 2014
Energy type: grass energy
Finish: Holographic
Market price: $6.89
Artist: Eske Yoshinob

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Market

What it's worth

$6.89market price via TCGplayer · Sep 22, 2026$6.26 – $6.89 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As the introductory card of the XY expansion, this Venusaur-EX represents a significant shift in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, signaling the arrival of the powerful EX mechanic to the core series. Collectors prize this piece for its status as a foundational card in the modern era and for its classic portrayal of a beloved Generation I starter.

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Card face

What it does

180 HPBasicEX

Cost: grass energy colorless energy colorless energyPoison Powder60

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Cost: grass energy grass energy colorless energy colorless energyJungle Hammer90

Heal 30 damage from this Pokémon.

Weaknessfire energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy colorless energy colorless energy

Pokémon-EX rule: When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Formats

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StandardNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

The Venusaur-EX card was released in February 2014 as part of the XY base set, which marked the transition of the Pokémon Trading Card Game into the sixth generation of the franchise. This set introduced the Mega Evolution mechanic and EX cards, which were designed with high-quality holographic foil treatments and artwork that broke the boundaries of the traditional rectangular card frame. Venusaur-EX, being card 1/146, served as one of the flagship representations of the Grass-type starters in this new era.

The artwork for this card was provided by Eske Yoshinob, a prolific illustrator known for a dynamic, slightly painterly style that emphasizes the power and stature of the creature. In this depiction, Venusaur is captured in a mid-battle stance, highlighting the vibrant colors and detailed texture of its signature flower. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players and collectors alike for its utility in gameplay and its status as a foundational piece of the XY expansion, which sought to modernize the aesthetic of the game for a new generation of players.

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About

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