1999 POKEMON BASE SET UNLIMITED #15 VENUSAUR-HOLO PSA 10
1999 POKEMON BASE SET UNLIMITED #15 VENUSAUR-HOLO PSA 10
Price: $9,999.00
Venusaur from the Base Set, that classic Unlimited printing, snagged a PSA 10 grade. It’s the holo rare that’s been turning heads since day one. The artwork shows Venusaur in full beast mode, flower blooming massive on its back, vines ready to lash out—simple but packs a punch, like it’s about to unleash on some unsuspecting trainer.
On the card text, it’s a Grass-type Stage 2 with 100 HP. Pokémon Power is Energy Trans, letting you shuffle Grass Energy around your bench Pokémon as much as you want during your turn. Attack-wise, Solarbeam hits for 60 damage after four Grass Energy, no extra effects, just straight-up power. Weak to Fire, resists nothing, retreat cost of two—pretty standard for an evolved tank back then.
This one’s from the 1999 Base Set Unlimited release, the print run that flooded the market after the initial Shadowless editions. What makes it stand out? It’s not the rarest variant, but Unlimited holos like this defined the early TCG era, with that iconic border and foil that pops under light. Base Set was Wizards of the Coast’s big debut, pulling from the Japanese Pocket Monsters sets, and Venusaur here reps the final evolution of the starter Bulbasaur line. Collectors dig it for completing the Kanto trio alongside Charizard and Blastoise, especially since it’s less hyped but still a cornerstone piece.
Slab-wise, a PSA 10 means gem mint perfection—edges sharp as a razor leaf, corners pristine, surface flawless with no whitening or scratches. Centering’s likely dead-on or close, giving it killer eye appeal; that holo swirl shines without a hint of haze. Pop reports put PSA 10s for this Unlimited Venusaur holo around 1,400 or so, not super rare but tough to find in true top shape given the age and handling these cards saw.
I’d stash this in a display case right next to the other evos, just to relive those old binder flips.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Venusaur
– Set: Base Set Unlimited
– Rarity: Holo Rare
– Condition: PSA 10
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