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title: "Venusaur ex 198/198 (Scarlet & Violet-151) price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/151/venusaur-ex-198-165/
category: Pokémon
updated: 2026-09-27
as_of: 2026-09-27
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# Venusaur ex 198/198 (Scarlet & Violet-151): price, verified sales and population

> 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.

## 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.

## Market price by version and grade

Market price = median of at least 5 verified sales in the last 90 days for that exact version, grader and grade. "—" means not enough verified sales.

| Version | Grade | Market price | Sales in window | Last verified sale | Record sale | Population |
|---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:|
| English Special Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | — | 2 | $406.40 (2026-09-09) | $425.00 (2026-09-09) | 16,371 |
| English Special Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $107.50 | 5 | $120.00 (2026-09-25) | $124.99 (2026-09-23) | 28,666 |
| English Special Illustration Rare | PSA 8 | — | 1 | $99.00 (2026-09-05) | $99.00 (2026-09-05) | 9,689 |

## Verified sales

Each sale was confirmed on the linked page by an automated check or an independent second pass.

| Date | Version | Grade | Price (USD) | Buyer's premium | Venue | Source |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | English Special Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $86.00 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/113672654/psa) |
| 2026-09-25 | English Special Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $120.00 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/113672654/psa) |
| 2026-09-24 | English Special Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $107.50 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/113672654/psa) |
| 2026-09-24 | English Special Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $103.61 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/113672654/psa) |
| 2026-09-23 | English Special Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $124.99 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/113672654/psa) |
| 2026-09-09 | English Special Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $425.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/92109972/psa) |
| 2026-09-09 | English Special Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $406.40 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/92109972/psa) |
| 2026-09-05 | English Special Illustration Rare | PSA 8 | $99.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/170925015/psa) |

## How to identify each version

- **English Special Illustration Rare**: English Scarlet & Violet-151 card with collector number 198/165, Venusaur ex name line, Special Illustration Rare rarity, full-card textured illustration, and no 1st Edition stamp.

**Identity note:** Seed identity matched. Keep separate from Venusaur ex 003/165, Venusaur ex 182/165, and Japanese Pokemon Card 151 versions.

## Why this card matters

Venusaur 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.

## Identifying the exact version

The 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.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

Recent 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.

## Authenticity checks

Compare 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.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** Venusaur ex 198/165 and 182/165 are the same card for pricing. **What the evidence says:** They are different rarity and collector-number versions within English 151 and need separate comps.
- **Myth:** The PSA population tells the total number of copies in existence. **What the evidence says:** Population is only the grader's recorded count, not a complete census of raw, sealed, or other-grader copies.
- **Myth:** One high sale establishes the card's value. **What the evidence says:** Chapter 03 requires a comparable set of actual sold records and exclusion of wrong variants or grades.

## FAQ

### How much is a PSA 10 Venusaur ex 198/165 worth?

PSA showed PSA 10 sales of $406.40, $454.98, $425, and $400 on 2026-09-09, plus $435.99 on 2026-09-08. [3]

### How many PSA 10 Venusaur ex 198/165 copies exist?

Radiant reports 16,293 PSA 10s and 56,435 total PSA graded copies from PokemonPriceTracker as of 2026-09-16. [5]

### Who illustrated Venusaur ex 198/165?

The cited identity pages list Yoriyuki Ikegami as the illustrator. [2,5]

### How do I tell Venusaur ex 198/165 from the cheaper 151 Venusaur ex?

Check the number 198/165 and Special Illustration Rare treatment; 003/165 and 182/165 are different English 151 versions. [1]

### Can I use Japanese Venusaur ex 151 sales as English comps?

No; Japanese and English releases are separate language markets and should not be merged. [1,2]

## Sources

1. [Pokemon TCG: Scarlet & Violet-151 Card List](https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/trading-card-game/checklist/mew_web_cardlist_en.pdf) (The Pokemon Company International)
2. [Venusaur ex sv3pt5-198 Card Details](https://pokemoncard.io/card/venusaur-ex-sv3pt5-198) (PokemonCard.io)
3. [PSA Cert Verification 92109972 - Venusaur ex #198 PSA 10](https://www.psacard.com/cert/92109972/psa) (PSA)
4. [PSA Cert Verification 113672654 - Venusaur ex #198 PSA 9](https://www.psacard.com/cert/113672654/psa) (PSA)
5. [Radiant Venusaur ex sv3pt5-198 Population Report](https://getradiant.io/cards/sv3pt5-198?sales=BGS_9.5&sku=H-NM) (Radiant)
6. [Did I purchase fake or counterfeit cards?](https://support.pokemon.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002068953-Did-I-purchase-fake-or-counterfeit-cards) (Pokemon Support)
7. [PSA Certification Verification](https://www.psacard.com/cert) (PSA)

## How to cite

> Venusaur ex 198/198 (Scarlet & Violet-151). CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/151/venusaur-ex-198-165/ (accessed 2026-09-27).

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