Venusaur (Japanese)
DP3: Shining Darkness · · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Venusaur (Japanese) Worth?
Venusaur (Japanese) (1st_Edition_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from DP3: Shining Darkness, card number . On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Venusaur (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Venusaur (Japanese) (DP3: Shining Darkness, ) is worth around $5.50 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $5.50, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $6.70. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $5.50, Lightly Played $19.95, Heavily Played $6.70 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $269.57 — about 49x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $55.00.
Is It Worth Grading Venusaur (Japanese)?
Grading Venusaur (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($5.50) and a PSA 10 ($269.57) is about $264.07 — a 49x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $55.00, CGC 10 $127.50, CGC 9.5 $25.99. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $6.70 | $6.70 | $6.70 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 19 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $127.50 | $127.50 | $127.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $25.99 | $25.99 | $25.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $269.57 | $269.57 | $269.57 | 50 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $12.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 41 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.95 | 5 |
Is Venusaur (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Venusaur (Japanese) are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Venusaur (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
