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Venusaur ex
Scarlet & Violet-151 · 198/198
Venusaur ex 198/198 (English Special Illustration Rare, PSA 10): last verified sale $406.40 on Sep 9, 2026 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/151/venusaur-ex-198-165/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Venusaur ex 198/198 (English Special Illustration Rare, PSA 9): $107.50 market price, median of 5 verified sales between Sep 23, 2026 and Sep 25, 2026 (range $86.00–$124.99). Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/151/venusaur-ex-198-165/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Venusaur ex 198/198 (English Special Illustration Rare, PSA 8): last verified sale $99.00 on Sep 5, 2026 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/151/venusaur-ex-198-165/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Values as of Sep 27, 2026 in USD. Market price = median of at least 5 qualifying sales of this exact version and grade in the last 90 days. Methodology
Key facts
- CardVolume lists 8 verified sales of the Venusaur ex 198/198 (Scarlet & Violet-151) as of September 27, 2026.
- The English Special Illustration Rare PSA 9 market price is $107.50, the median of 5 verified sales between September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026.
- The highest verified sale on record is $425.00 for an English Special Illustration Rare PSA 10 on September 9, 2026 at eBay.
- The graded market value of tracked grades (market price × graded population) is $3,081,595.
Updated · Only verified or cross-checked sales count · How we verify · Data: Markdown, JSON
Sales history
| Date | Version | Grade | Price | Venue | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | English Special Illustration Rare | PSA 9 · cert 117470026 | $86.00 | eBay auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 25, 2026 | English Special Illustration Rare | PSA 9 · cert 101986065 | $120.00 | eBay fixed | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 24, 2026 | English Special Illustration Rare | PSA 9 · cert 127204492 | $107.50 | eBay auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 24, 2026 | English Special Illustration Rare | PSA 9 · cert 114378964 | $103.61 | eBay auction | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 23, 2026 | English Special Illustration Rare | PSA 9 · cert 142612879 | $124.99 | eBay best offer | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 9, 2026 | English Special Illustration Rare | PSA 9 · cert 103063383 | $110.50 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction PSA cert page sales-of-similar-items row for English 151 #198 PSA 9. | Excluded | Open |
| Sep 9, 2026 | English Special Illustration Rare | PSA 10 · cert 155965739 | $425.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction PSA cert page sales-of-similar-items row for English 151 #198 PSA 10. | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 9, 2026 | English Special Illustration Rare | PSA 10 · cert 102066073 | $406.40 hammer, excl. premium | eBay best offer PSA cert page sales-of-similar-items row for English 151 #198 PSA 10. | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 5, 2026 | English Special Illustration Rare | PSA 8 · cert 170925015 | $99.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction PSA cert page sales-of-similar-items row for English 151 #198 PSA 8. | Cross-checked | Open |
Verified: an editor or automated check confirmed the figure on the source page. Cross-checked: an independent second research pass reopened the source and confirmed it. Reported: cited by research but not re-checked; never used in metrics. 1 sale was excluded (reasons on hover). Asking prices are never listed here.
Raw-condition estimates
Raw-condition estimates from Scrydex based on TCGplayer marketplace data, updated Sep 27, 2026. The method is not published, so these are shown separately and never used in CardVolume’s market price, which comes only from documented sales. Raw estimates are not comparable with graded sale prices.
| Condition / grade | Low | Market | High | 30-day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw · NM | $91.30 | $105.01 | — | |
| Raw · LP | $89.00 | $96.00 | — | |
| Raw · MP | $83.53 | $97.00 | — | |
| Raw · HP | $105.59 | $80.63 | — | |
| Raw · DM | $89.98 | $76.44 | — |
Data: Scrydex. Provider estimates are not sales records.
Price chart
English Special Illustration Rare · PSA 10
English Special Illustration Rare · PSA 9
English Special Illustration Rare · PSA 8
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 8; no chart.
Graded population
| Version | Grader | Grade | Count | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Special Illustration Rare | PSA | 10 | 16,371 | Sep 27, 2026 | Open |
| English Special Illustration Rare | PSA | 9 | 28,666 | Sep 27, 2026 | Open |
| English Special Illustration Rare | PSA | 8 | 9,689 | Sep 27, 2026 | Open |
Population counts copies graded by one company in one grade. It is not a print run and it grows with every submission. Why population is not print run
Grading math for this card
Prefilled with the latest qualifying sale for each grade where one exists. Replace any value with your own. We never suggest what grade your copy will get.
Formula from Grading: condition, uncertainty, and economics: grading pays only if your honest chance of the high grade exceeds (raw net + cost − other-outcome net) ÷ (high-grade net − other-outcome net). The 13% fee is an editable assumption, not a quoted tariff.
About Venusaur ex
Venusaur ex 198/165 is the English Special Illustration Rare Venusaur from Scarlet & Violet-151. Collectors search for it because it is the highest-rarity Venusaur artwork in English 151 and part of the Kanto starter SIR group.
Why this card matters
Verified factVenusaur ex 198/165 is one of the English 151 Special Illustration Rare starter cards, distinct from the normal-set and Ultra Rare Venusaur ex printings. The official 151 checklist places Venusaur ex 198/165 in the secret-range portion of the set, while card identity pages list it as a Special Illustration Rare illustrated by Yoriyuki Ikegami. Its collector demand is tied to the 151 set theme, the Kanto starter line, and set completion rather than to a single universal Venusaur market. [1][2]
Identifying the exact version
Verified factThe exact English version has number 198/165 and Special Illustration Rare rarity. It should not be merged with the double rare 003/165, the Ultra Rare 182/165, or Japanese 151 Venusaur ex versions. A useful listing title should include English, 151, 198/165, SIR or Special Illustration Rare, and the grade if slabbed. The card type and attack text can help confirm identity, but the collector number and language are the fastest way to avoid wrong comps. [1][2]
What moves the price between versions and grades
AnalysisRecent PSA cert pages show PSA 10 sales materially above PSA 9 and PSA 8 sales, so grade separation is required. This is a modern card with many graded copies, so population should be read as graded-supply data, not as print run. Chapter 03 would use a median and range from exact matching sales, and chapter 04 would separately model grading costs and the odds of each outcome. The strongest comps are same language, same number, same grader, same grade. [3][4][5]
Authenticity checks
Verified factCompare the card with official 151 references and a known authentic English 198/165 copy. Check collector number, rarity, foil texture, text alignment, copyright line, back color, edges, and dimensions together. Avoid destructive tests and do not assume all online photos show the exact card being sold. For slabs, verify that PSA identifies the card as 2023 Pokemon Mew EN-151 #198 Venusaur ex Special Illustration Rare and then compare the holder, label, and seller photos because copied cert numbers exist. [6][7]
What people get wrong about this card
Based on the claims our guides decline to adopt: Risk and strategy · Case studies and corrections
Supply events
- Sep 22, 2023 · same packs new productPokemon's Scarlet & Violet-151 product page documents the English 151 expansion and related products containing 151 booster packs. Source
“Reprint” can mean four different things; each affects a different pool of substitutes. Read more
Frequently asked questions
How much is a PSA 10 Venusaur ex 198/165 worth?
How many PSA 10 Venusaur ex 198/165 copies exist?
Who illustrated Venusaur ex 198/165?
How do I tell Venusaur ex 198/165 from the cheaper 151 Venusaur ex?
Sources
- Pokemon TCG: Scarlet & Violet-151 Card List — The Pokemon Company International (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Venusaur ex sv3pt5-198 Card Details — PokemonCard.io (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 92109972 - Venusaur ex #198 PSA 10 — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 113672654 - Venusaur ex #198 PSA 9 — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Radiant Venusaur ex sv3pt5-198 Population Report — Radiant (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Did I purchase fake or counterfeit cards? — Pokemon Support (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Certification Verification — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
Not yet established
- Exact factory print run is not established.
- Recent raw sales were excluded because no opened underlying listing page was verified.
- PSA-displayed eBay sales did not establish shipping or tax treatment.
Research: Codex research pass (live web) · automated source checks · independent cross-check · generated Sep 26, 2026 · reviewed by CardVolume editorial (owner-approved) on Sep 27, 2026 · updated Sep 27, 2026. Found an error? Report it.
