Venusaur (30)
Expedition · 030/165 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
ExpeditionNumber
030/165
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Venusaur (30) Worth?
Venusaur (30) (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Expedition, card number 030/165. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Venusaur (30) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Venusaur (30) (Expedition, 030/165) is worth around $75.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $75.00, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $32.74. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $75.00, Lightly Played $60.24, Moderately Played $63.28, Heavily Played $28.04, Damaged $32.74 — 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 $750.00 — about 10x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $460.00.
Is It Worth Grading Venusaur (30)?
Grading Venusaur (30) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($75.00) and a PSA 10 ($750.00) is about $675.00 — a 10x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $460.00, CGC 10 $229.00, CGC 9.5 $124.99. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $49.95 | $49.95 | $49.95 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $229.00 | $229.00 | $229.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $79.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $124.99 | $124.99 | $124.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $750.00 | $750.00 | $750.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $47.95 | $47.95 | $47.95 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $54.99 | $54.99 | $54.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $460.00 | $460.00 | $460.00 | 24 |
| ebay | SGC 8 5 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $32.74 | $32.74 | $32.74 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $28.04 | $28.04 | $28.04 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $60.24 | $60.24 | $60.24 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $63.28 | $63.28 | $63.28 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 10 |
Is Venusaur (30) a Good Buy?
Holos like Venusaur (30) are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Venusaur (30)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
