---
title: "Venusaur 15/102 (Base Set) price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/base-set/venusaur-15-102/
category: Pokémon
updated: 2026-11-09
as_of: 2026-11-11
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# Venusaur 15/102 (Base Set): price, verified sales and population

> Venusaur 15/102 is the holographic Venusaur from English Base Set. Collectors search for it because it completes the original Kanto final-evolution trio and because top-grade 1st Edition copies have distinct sales evidence.

## Key facts

- CardVolume lists 35 verified sales of the Venusaur 15/102 (Base Set) as of November 11, 2026.
- The Shadowless PSA 9 market price is $1,725, the median of 5 verified sales between August 16, 2026 and November 8, 2026.
- The Unlimited PSA 9 market price is $599.00, the median of 5 verified sales between August 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026.
- The highest verified sale on record is $78,000 for a 1st Edition Shadowless PSA 10 on September 21, 2026 at Fanatics Collect via PSA cert page.

## 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 |
|---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:|
| 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 10 | — | 2 | $78,000 (2026-09-21) | $78,000 (2026-09-21) | 145 |
| 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 9 | — | 0 | $4,770 (2025-12-23) | $5,371 (2025-09-19) | 727 |
| 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 8 | — | 0 | $2,441 (2025-10-03) | $2,441 (2025-10-03) | 618 |
| 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 6 | — | 0 | $130.50 (2025-09-24) | $130.50 (2025-09-24) | — |
| 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 5 | — | 0 | $1,300 (2026-07-05) | $1,300 (2026-07-05) | — |
| 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 4 | — | 0 | $870.00 (2025-10-12) | $870.00 (2025-10-12) | — |
| 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 3 | — | 0 | $585.00 (2025-08-19) | $585.00 (2025-08-19) | — |
| Shadowless | PSA 9 | $1,725 | 5 | $1,575 (2026-11-08) | $1,839 (2026-10-15) | — |
| Shadowless | PSA 8 | — | 1 | $920.89 (2026-09-16) | $920.89 (2026-09-16) | — |
| Shadowless | PSA 4 | — | 0 | $250.00 (2026-08-08) | $250.00 (2026-08-08) | — |
| Shadowless | PSA 3 | — | 1 | $156.00 (2026-08-24) | $156.00 (2026-08-24) | — |
| Unlimited | PSA 10 | — | 2 | $5,125 (2026-10-14) | $5,125 (2026-10-14) | — |
| Unlimited | PSA 9 | $599.00 | 5 | $711.25 (2026-09-24) | $711.25 (2026-09-24) | — |
| Unlimited | PSA 7 | — | 0 | $162.50 (2026-06-22) | $162.50 (2026-06-22) | — |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-08 | Shadowless | PSA 9 | $1,575 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/287692893967) |
| 2026-10-15 | Shadowless | PSA 9 | $1,839 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/198678790101) |
| 2026-10-14 | Unlimited | PSA 10 | $5,125 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/377557518658) |
| 2026-09-27 | Shadowless | PSA 9 | $1,800 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/267797136632) |
| 2026-09-26 | Shadowless | PSA 9 | $1,725 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/267739546365) |
| 2026-09-24 | Unlimited | PSA 9 | $711.25 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/168654012576) |
| 2026-09-21 | 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 10 | $78,000 | excluded | Fanatics Collect via PSA cert page | [link](https://www.psacard.com/en-CA/cert/23530534/psa) |
| 2026-09-16 | Shadowless | PSA 8 | $920.89 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/109684621/psa) |
| 2026-09-15 | Unlimited | PSA 10 | $3,974 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/287585625039) |
| 2026-09-10 | Unlimited | PSA 9 | $599.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/307161353191) |
| 2026-09-06 | Unlimited | PSA 9 | $629.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/287552954716) |
| 2026-08-29 | Unlimited | PSA 9 | $576.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/158219634625) |
| 2026-08-25 | 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 10 | $36,000 | excluded | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/2745fa81-0c16-43d5-a5d9-e48604bb92d6) |
| 2026-08-24 | Shadowless | PSA 3 | $156.00 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/147504352/psa) |
| 2026-08-23 | Unlimited | PSA 9 | $596.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/287524900895) |
| 2026-08-16 | Shadowless | PSA 9 | $1,425 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/43432944/psa) |
| 2026-08-08 | Shadowless | PSA 4 | $250.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/98900598/psa) |
| 2026-07-05 | 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 5 | $1,300 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/venusaur-holo-1st-edition-15/605284) |
| 2026-06-22 | Unlimited | PSA 7 | $162.50 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/venusaur-holo-15/605283) |
| 2026-05-11 | Unlimited | PSA 9 | $641.98 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/venusaur-holo-15/605283) |
| 2025-12-23 | 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 9 | $4,770 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/venusaur-holo-1st-edition-15/605284) |
| 2025-12-23 | 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 9 | $4,770 | excluded | eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/venusaur-holo-1st-edition-15/605284) |
| 2025-12-08 | 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 9 | $4,720 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/venusaur-holo-1st-edition-15/605284) |
| 2025-11-14 | 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 9 | $5,058 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/venusaur-holo-1st-edition-15/605284) |
| 2025-10-12 | 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 4 | $870.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/venusaur-holo-1st-edition-15/605284) |
| 2025-10-03 | 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 8 | $2,441 | excluded | eBay via PSA Auction Prices Realized | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/venusaur-holo-1st-edition-15/605284) |
| 2025-09-24 | 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 6 | $130.50 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/venusaur-holo-1st-edition-15/605284) |
| 2025-09-19 | 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 9 | $5,371 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/venusaur-holo-1st-edition-15/605284) |
| 2025-08-19 | 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 3 | $585.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/venusaur-holo-1st-edition-15/605284) |
| 2025-08-17 | 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 9 | $4,550 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/venusaur-holo-1st-edition-15/605284) |
| 2025-08-17 | 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 9 | $3,950 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/venusaur-holo-1st-edition-15/605284) |
| 2025-08-03 | 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 8 | $2,400 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/venusaur-holo-1st-edition-15/605284) |
| 2025-07-30 | 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 9 | $4,051 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/venusaur-holo-1st-edition-15/605284) |
| 2025-07-01 | 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 9 | $3,900 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/venusaur-holo-1st-edition-15/605284) |
| 2025-06-13 | 1st Edition Shadowless | PSA 9 | $3,083 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/venusaur-holo-1st-edition-15/605284) |

## How to identify each version

- **1st Edition Shadowless**: Black 1st Edition stamp to the lower left of the art box and no drop shadow to the right of the artwork frame.
- **Shadowless**: No 1st Edition stamp and no drop shadow to the right of the artwork frame.
- **Unlimited**: No 1st Edition stamp and a visible drop shadow to the right of the artwork frame.

**Identity note:** The seed identity is broadly correct. Use first-edition-shadowless for English 1st Edition Base Set sales.

## Why this card matters

Venusaur 15/102 is the Base Set holo for Bulbasaur's final evolution and one of the three starter-evolution anchors in the first English Pokemon TCG release. PSA CardFacts tracks the 1999 Pokemon Game 1st Edition Venusaur-Holo separately, with grade-specific prices and populations. Opened 2026 Fanatics and PSA pages show recent PSA 10 activity, while the official Celebrations checklist confirms a later commemorative Classic Collection reprint that should not be merged with the original card.

## Identifying the exact version

Identify the English Base Set card by name, number 15/102, holo treatment, and Mitsuhiro Arita artwork. Then separate printings: 1st Edition Shadowless has the black stamp and no art-box shadow; Shadowless has no stamp but still lacks the shadow; Unlimited has the shadow and no stamp. Base Set 2 Venusaur, Celebrations Classic Collection Venusaur, Japanese Base Set, and signed or altered copies require their own records.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

Venusaur sales are highly sensitive to edition, grade, and whether the record is a true matching comp. PSA CardFacts showed 145 PSA 10, 727 PSA 9, and 618 PSA 8 examples for the 1st Edition page as accessed on 2026-09-26. A PSA 10 Fanatics sale, a PSA 9 eBay auction, and a raw Unlimited sale answer different questions. Population supports condition context but does not establish print run.

## Authenticity checks

Compare against official references; use multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. For Venusaur, check the 15/102 number, stamp, shadow status, holo layer, font, copyright line, back color, edges, and size. For a slab, compare the cert record, card title, grade, and available images with the seller's photos. Do not rely on a valid cert number by itself, because PSA notes that copied cert numbers can appear on counterfeit inserts.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** All Base Set Venusaur cards are the same version. **What the evidence says:** 1st Edition Shadowless, Shadowless, and Unlimited are separate variants and should not be merged in comps.
- **Myth:** The Celebrations Venusaur is the same card as the 1999 Base Set Venusaur. **What the evidence says:** Celebrations is a later Classic Collection reprint; it is a supply event and separate collectible object, not the 1999 card.
- **Myth:** Low PSA 10 population proves a price outcome. **What the evidence says:** Population is useful context, but Chapter 10 requires demand and market-availability evidence before making value claims.

## FAQ

### How much did a PSA 10 1st Edition Venusaur sell for in the opened Fanatics page?

The opened Fanatics page showed a PSA 10 1st Edition Shadowless Venusaur sold for $36,000 on August 25, 2026 [2].

### What recent PSA 10 Venusaur sale did PSA show?

The opened PSA cert page showed a Fanatics Collect Auction sale of $78,000 on September 21, 2026 for a PSA 10 1st Edition Venusaur [3].

### How many PSA 10 1st Edition Venusaur cards exist?

PSA CardFacts showed 145 PSA GEM MT 10 examples for the 1999 Pokemon Game 1st Edition Venusaur-Holo page as accessed on 2026-09-26 [1].

### How do I tell 1st Edition Venusaur from Unlimited?

The 1st Edition version has the black stamp and no art-box shadow, while Unlimited has no stamp and does have the shadow [1].

### Is Venusaur 15/102 always English?

No; 15/102 here refers to the English Base Set identity, while Japanese and later reprint versions need their own records [1].

## Sources

1. [1999 Nintendo Pokemon Game Venusaur-Holo (1st Edition)](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/venusaur-holo-1st-edition-15/605284) (PSA CardFacts)
2. [1999 Pokemon Base Set Shadowless 1st Edition Holo Venusaur #15 PSA 10 GEM MINT](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/2745fa81-0c16-43d5-a5d9-e48604bb92d6) (Fanatics Collect)
3. [PSA Cert Verification 23530534](https://www.psacard.com/en-CA/cert/23530534/psa) (PSA)
4. [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)
5. [PSA Certification Verification](https://www.psacard.com/cert) (PSA)
6. [Pokemon TCG: Celebrations Card List](https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/trading-card-game/checklist/25th_web_cardlist_en.pdf) (Pokemon)

## How to cite

> Venusaur 15/102 (Base Set). CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/base-set/venusaur-15-102/ (accessed 2026-11-11).

Machine-readable: https://cardvolume.com/api/v1/cards/pokemon--base-set--venusaur-15-102.json · Method: https://cardvolume.com/methodology/