Venusaur-EX, XY Black Star Promos XY123/211, promo

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Venusaur-EX

XY Black Star Promos XY123/211 • promo

Set: XY Black Star Promos
Number: XY123/211
Rarity: Promo
Released: 2013
Energy type: grass energy
Market price: $260.08
Artist: Naoki Saito

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What it's worth

$260.08market price via TCGplayer · Sep 10, 2026$200.46 – $260.08 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This Venusaur-EX card, released as part of the XY Black Star Promos, captures a core piece of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's transition into the XY era. As a promotional release, it remains a notable highlight for collectors who focus on Kanto starter Pokémon and the evolution of EX-series mechanics.

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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 promo card, numbered XY123, was released in late 2016 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's XY Black Star Promos series. It was specifically included in the Venusaur-EX Box, a special collector's set designed to celebrate the legacy of the original Kanto region starters. This release occurred during the final stages of the XY era, offering players and collectors a chance to acquire a powerful, featured Pokémon alongside promotional booster packs and an oversized version of the card.

The artwork for this card was provided by Eske Yoshinob, a frequent contributor to the Pokémon TCG who is noted for his dynamic, action-oriented digital style. The design emphasizes the imposing nature of Venusaur, utilizing a vibrant green color palette and metallic accents characteristic of the 'EX' card mechanic, which featured high-HP Pokémon-EX with strong combat abilities. Upon its debut, the card was received as a nostalgic yet functional piece, bridging the gap for collectors who favored classic Generation I designs within the modern mechanics of the XY competitive format.

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About Venusaur-EX

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