Venusaur
Venusaur is a Promo Pokémon TCG printing from Wizards Black Star Promos (#13). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $224.45 for ungraded copies. The set released in 1999. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Venusaur suits collectors working on Wizards Black Star Promos who need the Promo slot. Verify how the promo was distributed (meal toy, league, box insert) because identical artwork can exist across multiple promo printings.
What is Venusaur from Wizards Black Star Promos?
Venusaur is a Pokémon card in Wizards Black Star Promos numbered 13. This plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight. National Pokédex #3. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Venusaur worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $224.45 for Venusaur. Low and high spread runs $174.99 to $9999.00. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Wizards Black Star Promos |
|---|---|
| Number | 13 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| TCGPlayer USD | $224.45 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €171.17 |
| Holofoil | $224.45 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 100 |
|---|---|
| Types | Grass |
| Evolves from | Ivysaur |
| Mega Drain | GrassGrassGrassGrass 40 Remove a number of damage counters from Venusaur equal to half the damage done to the Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance) (rounded up to the nearest 10). If Venusaur has fewer damage counters than that, remove all of them. |
| Solar Power | Once during your turn (before your attack), you may use this power. Your Active Pokémon and the Defending Pokémon are no longer Asleep, Confused, Paralyzed, or Poisoned. This power can't be used if Venusaur is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed. |
| Weakness | Fire ×2 |
How collectible is Venusaur?
Venusaur is listed as Promo in Wizards Black Star Promos. Promo printings often appeal to completionists tracking event or retail exclusives. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Venusaur?
Catalog fields: set Wizards Black Star Promos, rarity Promo. Illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Venusaur (#13) is a promo-line printing from Wizards Black Star Promos where distribution story and scarcity often explain price as much as gameplay utility.
Pros
- Venusaur is catalogued as Promo printing in Wizards Black Star Promos, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $224.45.
- Illustrator Ken Sugimori has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $224.45 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Venusaur worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $224.45 for ungraded Venusaur from Wizards Black Star Promos. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Venusaur from?
Venusaur is listed in Wizards Black Star Promos (Base) as card #13. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Venusaur?
Our catalog lists Venusaur as Promo in Wizards Black Star Promos. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Venusaur good for collectors or players?
Venusaur includes gameplay stats in Wizards Black Star Promos. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.