POKEMON JAPANESE PROMO CARD PACK 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION VENUSAUR HOLO PSA 10
POKEMON JAPANESE PROMO CARD PACK 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION VENUSAUR HOLO PSA 10
Price: $274.99
Venusaur from the Japanese Promo Card Pack 25th Anniversary Edition, holo rarity, slapped in a PSA 10 slab. This one’s got that classic vibe, pulling straight from the roots of the franchise without overdoing it.
The artwork nails it with Venusaur lounging in a forest clearing, flower blooming massive on its back, that smug expression like it’s about to drop a Solar Beam on some unsuspecting trainer. Mitsuhiro Arita’s style shines through, all detailed leaves and textured skin that pops under the holo foil.
On the card text side, it’s a Grass-type Stage 2 evolution from Ivysaur. HP clocks in at 170, solid for tanking hits. Ability-wise, it’s got “Jungle Heal,” letting you heal 20 damage from each of your Pokémon once per turn if Venusaur’s your Active. Attacks include “Vine Whip” for 40 damage and the big one, “Pollen Hazard” at 90 damage with a chance to poison, burn, or confuse the opponent’s Active. Straightforward power that fits the OG starter feel.
This printing dropped in 2021 as part of Pokémon’s 25th anniversary celebration in Japan. The promo pack was a special release, bundling holo versions of iconic cards with that anniversary stamp in the corner. What stands out here is how it revisits the Base Set roots but amps it up with modern holo treatment and that commemorative logo, making it a bridge between eras. Not every set gets this kind of nod to history, especially in promo form distributed through card packs or events.
Slab-wise, PSA 10 means pristine edges, sharp corners, and centering that’s likely dead-on or close—think 9.5+ subs across the board for that gem mint label. Eye appeal is high with the holo sparkle catching light just right, no whitening or print defects to worry about. Pop reports put PSA 10s for this Venusaur holo around 150 or so last I checked, but those numbers fluctuate as more get graded.
I’d stash this one in a display case next to the other Kanto starters, just to relive those Game Boy days every glance.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Venusaur
– Set: Japanese Promo Card Pack 25th Anniversary Edition
– Rarity: Holo
– Condition: PSA 10
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