2025 Pokemon Mega Evolution Venusaur Ex Special Illustration Rare #177 PSA 10
2025 Pokemon Mega Evolution Venusaur Ex Special Illustration Rare #177 PSA 10
Price: $382.00
Venusaur ex from the Japanese Pokémon Card 151 set, Special Illustration Rare #177/165, slabbed PSA 10. This one’s got that mega evolution vibe in its artwork, even if it’s not technically a Mega card—Venusaur looking beefed up and ready to dominate.
The illustration shows Venusaur in a lush, overgrown forest scene, petals exploding everywhere like it’s about to unleash chaos. That dynamic pose with the vines whipping around hits different, especially with the detailed shading on the flower.
Card text keeps it simple: Grass type, 340 HP. Ability is Calm Aroma—once during your turn, heal 20 damage from each of your Pokémon. Attacks include Crisis Vine for 150 damage, which poisons and paralyzes the opponent’s Active Pokémon. Solid for grass decks that want control and recovery.
This set dropped in 2023, celebrating the original Kanto Pokémon with modern twists. What makes this printing stand out is the Special Illustration Rare treatment—it’s not your standard holo; the art by 5ban Graphics captures Venusaur in a hyper-detailed, almost painterly style that’s a step up from the regular ex versions. It’s part of that wave of Japanese exclusives that collectors chase for the unique numbering and premium feel, especially since it ties back to the classic evolutions.
In a PSA 10 slab, you’re looking at pristine centering, usually spot-on at 10/10, with edges and corners sharp as a Razor Leaf. Eye appeal is off the charts thanks to that vibrant artwork popping through the case—no print lines or haze to distract. Pop reports put PSA 10s for this one in the low hundreds last I checked, but it’s always fluctuating with submissions.
I’d keep this one on the shelf where the light catches those colors just right, maybe next to its evo line buddies for that full display flex.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Venusaur ex
– Set: Pokémon Card 151
– Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
– Condition: PSA 10
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