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Venusaur: 1st Edition Shadowless vs Shadowless vs Unlimited
Base Set · 15/102 · 1999
Answer
- At PSA 9, the 1st Edition Shadowless sells for $4,770 (median of the last 5 sales), the Shadowless sells for $1,725 (median of the last 3 sales), the Unlimited sells for $599.00 (90-day median of 5 sales). The 1st Edition Shadowless costs about 8.0× the Unlimited at the same grade.
As of Sep 29, 2026 · Verified and cross-checked sales only · How we verify
1st Edition Shadowless
18
verified sales · record $78,000
Shadowless
6
verified sales · record $1,800
Unlimited
8
verified sales · record $3,974
How to tell the versions apart
| Version | How to identify it | Verified sales | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | 18 | $78,000 · Sep 21, 2026 |
| Shadowless | No 1st Edition stamp and no drop shadow to the right of the artwork frame. | 6 | $1,800 · Sep 27, 2026 |
| Unlimited | No 1st Edition stamp and a visible drop shadow to the right of the artwork frame. | 8 | $711.25 · Sep 24, 2026 |
Identity note: The seed identity is broadly correct. Use first-edition-shadowless for English 1st Edition Base Set sales.
Price by version and grade
| Grade | 1st Edition Shadowless | Shadowless | Unlimited |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $57,000 2 sales | — | $3,974 1 sale |
| PSA 9 | $4,770 10 sales | $1,725 3 sales | $599.00 6 sales |
| PSA 8 | $2,421 2 sales | $920.89 1 sale | — |
| PSA 7 | — | — | $162.50 1 sale |
| PSA 6 | $130.50 1 sale | — | — |
| PSA 5 | $1,300 1 sale | — | — |
| PSA 4 | $870.00 1 sale | $250.00 1 sale | — |
| PSA 3 | $585.00 1 sale | $156.00 1 sale | — |
Price we quote: the 90-day market price where one exists (median of at least 5 sales), otherwise the median of the last 5 verified sales. Linked prices open that grade's full sales list.