Pokemon Japanese Venusaur ex SAR 200/165 SV2a 151 Full Art
Pokemon Japanese Venusaur ex SAR 200/165 SV2a 151 Full Art
Price: $255.22
Venusaur ex from the Pokémon Card 151 set, card number 200 out of 165, clocks in as a Special Art Rare in its raw state. This one’s the Japanese full art version, pulling off that classic starter evolution vibe with Venusaur chilling in a lush forest scene, petals and vines everywhere. The artwork pops with detailed foliage and a subtle glow around the big guy, making the holo foil shimmer just right under shop lights without overwhelming the colors.
It’s a Grass-type ex Pokémon with a beefy 340 HP, setting it up as a tank in battles. The Ability, Tranquil Flower, lets you heal 60 damage from your Active Pokémon once per turn if it’s on the bench—handy for keeping setups alive. Attacks wise, you’ve got Dangerous Toxin for 150 damage that also poisons the opponent’s Active, adding 3 damage counters between turns, and it confuses too if they’re already poisoned. Weak to Fire, resists nothing, and a retreat cost of 2—standard for a stage 2 heavyweight.
Released in 2023 as part of the Scarlet & Violet era’s nod to the original Kanto dex, this set hit Japan first under SV2a, with English following suit. Raw copies often show up with decent centering, but watch for those factory edges that can get a bit fuzzy on the holo borders, and the card stock’s thick, holding up well against minor bends. Common quirks include slight whitening on corners from pack pulls, especially if not sleeved right away, and the full art print sometimes picks up surface scratches easier than borders.
For raw condition, aim for sharp corners without dings, clean edges free of chips or wear, and a surface that’s swirl-free with no print lines messing up the art. The holo flash should be even, catching light across the flower and body without dead spots or foil bubbling—those Japanese prints nail the quality control pretty consistently.
Sleeve it up for your binder or let it ride solo in a top loader—either way, it’s got that old-school charm.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Venusaur ex
– Set: Pokémon Card 151
– Rarity: Special Art Rare
– Condition: Raw
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