
Venusaur
Shining Legends · 3/73 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Set
Shining LegendsNumber
3/73
Rarity
Uncommon
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Venusaur Worth?
Venusaur (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is an Uncommon from Shining Legends, card number 3/73. 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 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Venusaur (Shining Legends, 3/73) is worth around $2.19 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.19, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.69. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.19, Lightly Played $1.94, Moderately Played $1.86, Heavily Played $1.84, Damaged $0.69 — 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 $54.99 — about 25x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $9.50.
Is It Worth Grading Venusaur?
Grading Venusaur can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.19) and a PSA 10 ($54.99) is about $52.80 — a 25x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $9.50, PSA 8 $9.99. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 9 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.15 | $3.15 | $3.15 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $54.99 | $54.99 | $54.99 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.69 | $0.69 | $0.69 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.84 | $1.84 | $1.84 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.94 | $1.68 | $2.04 | 127 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.86 | $1.86 | $1.86 | 38 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.19 | $2.58 | $2.79 | 428 |
Is Venusaur a Good Buy?
Venusaur is an uncommon — steady set-filler value rather than an investment piece. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Venusaur's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.



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