Venusaur Holo #3 Value
Japanese CD Promo · Card 3
Venusaur Holo #3 is one of those cards that stops people mid-scroll, a holo pull from the Japanese CD Promo set that carries real weight with collectors who know their history. If you are trying to pin down Venusaur value right now, the raw version sits at $184, which already tells you this is not a bargain-bin promo. It is the kind of card that rewards patience, whether you are chasing it in packs or hunting it on the secondary market.
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Venusaur price history
Ungraded value is $184, up 139% over the past year, with an all-time high of $207 in June 2026.
Market value over time by grade. Hover for any month; tap a grade to toggle its line.
Venusaur price at every grade
The market value at each PSA grade, with how many exist (population). 904 graded copies exist — only 129 are PSA 10.
| Grade | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $184 | — |
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $1.5k | 129 |
| Grade 9 | $526 | 233 |
| Grade 8 | $320 | 264 |
| Grade 7 | $227 | 128 |
| Grade 6 | $181 | 67 |
| Grade 5 | $165 | 43 |
| Grade 4 | $129 | 23 |
| Grade 3 | $75 | 10 |
| Grade 2 | $67 | 5 |
| Grade 1 | $207 | 2 |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Grade values are PSA-based; population is split by grading company (PSA / CGC).
Venusaur — collector's take
Is Venusaur worth grading?
So, is Venusaur worth grading? The math is tempting: a raw copy at $184 versus $1,525 for a PSA 10 is an 8.3x jump, and that kind of spread is exactly why collectors send cards in. But here is the honest part. Hitting a PSA 10 is not guaranteed, gem mint standards are unforgiving, and a lot of raw copies come back as a Grade 9, which lands at $526, still solid but nowhere near that top number. Factor in grading fees, turnaround time, and the risk of a lower grade, and grading starts to look less like a sure bet and more like a calculated gamble. If your copy already looks flawless under a loupe, it is worth the shot. If it has soft corners or edge wear, you might be better off enjoying it raw.
How rare is it?
Population numbers tell the real story here. Across every grading company combined, there are 904 graded copies of Venusaur Holo #3 out there, and only 129 of those have earned a PSA 10. That means gem mint copies make up a small slice of an already limited population, and it is exactly why the price climbs so sharply at the top end. When a card is this scarce in perfect condition, every PSA 10 that changes hands tends to hold its value, simply because there are not many others waiting in the wings to replace it.
Where to pull it
This is where PackSpy earns its keep, because we track real pulls across pack sites instead of guessing. Venusaur has been pulled 104 times across platforms like mnstr and collector-crypt, and the biggest recorded pull came in at $7,500, which gives you a sense of the ceiling when a hot copy lands in the right hands. Collectors have found it turning up in Pack 3, the Legendary Pokémon Gacha Pack, Pack 1, the Mythic Pokémon Gacha Pack, and the Elite Pokémon Gacha Pack. Worth remembering though, opening packs is still a gamble, most rips do not come close to that $7,500 outcome, so treat it as a fun shot rather than a guaranteed payday.
Questions people ask
How much is Venusaur worth?
A raw, ungraded Venusaur Holo #3 is valued at $184 right now. Graded copies climb from there, with a Grade 9 sitting at $526 and a PSA 10 reaching $1,525, so condition makes a real difference to Venusaur price.
Is Venusaur worth grading?
It can be, since a PSA 10 sells for 8.3x what the raw card is worth. Just know that gem mint copies are hard to pull off, and a lot of submissions come back as a Grade 9 instead, so weigh the grading cost against the condition of your card before sending it in.
What set is Venusaur from?
Venusaur Holo #3 comes from the Japanese CD Promo set, a release that collectors still seek out for its holo cards and its place in Pokemon history. With only 904 graded copies total, it carries genuine scarcity alongside its value.
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