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Venusaur-EX

XY 141/146 • ultra-rare

Set: XY
Number: 141/146
Rarity: Rare Ultra
Released: 2014
Energy type: grass energy
Finish: Full art
Market price: $102.62
Artist: Ryo Ueda

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Market

What it's worth

$102.62market price via TCGplayer · Sep 10, 2026$80.01 – $102.62 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a key ultra-rare card from the XY base set, this Venusaur-EX captures a pivotal moment in the Pokémon Trading Card Game when the introduction of EX mechanics shifted the focus toward powerful, high-HP Pokémon. Collectors value this card not only for its iconic status as one of the original starter evolutions but also for its distinctive full-art design, which remains a cornerstone of the XY-era aesthetic.

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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.

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Venusaur-EX card was released in early 2014 as part of the XY base expansion, which marked the transition of the Pokémon Trading Card Game into the sixth generation of the video games. This set was notable for introducing the Mega Evolution mechanic to the card game, a significant shift in gameplay that prioritized powerful, high-health cards like Venusaur-EX to reflect the evolved forms introduced in Pokémon X and Y.

The illustration was rendered by artist Eske Yoshinob, who utilized a bold, high-contrast style characteristic of the 'EX' card aesthetic during the XY era. By emphasizing the bulky, hulking nature of Venusaur, the design aimed to convey the physical dominance of the character. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its 'Evergreen' attack, which provided a durable healing option that complemented the defensive strategies common in the competitive meta of the time.

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About

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