Venusaur-EX · XY Evolutions, what to know.
About the Venusaur-EX card
Numbered 1 of 113 in XY Evolutions, released in November 2016, Venusaur-EX is a Rare Holo EX, a Basic Grass-type carrying 180 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Venusaur-EX needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Eske Yoshinob.
What is Venusaur-EX worth?
Venusaur-EX is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds XY Evolutions's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, XY Evolutions holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Venusaur-EX before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Grading Venusaur-EX comes down to the holo surface and the borders. The era's foil scratches easily, so even a pack-fresh Venusaur-EX can drop from a 10 to a 9 on a single hairline. Inspect the window at an angle and the corners against the frame.
If you are collecting Venusaur-EX
When you go to buy Venusaur-EX, settle three things in order: the print variant, the condition, and a comp for that exact combination. A blended average across variants will mislead you on Venusaur-EX, so price the specific copy in front of you.
