M Venusaur EX Full Art
Quick take
- Most affordable of the Evolutions Base Set tribute trio at $36 raw
- Pairs with M Charizard EX FA (#13) and M Blastoise EX FA (#102) for the complete tribute
- 5ban Graphics composition foregrounding the tree-canopy Mega Venusaur design
- Mega Venusaur from Pokemon X/Y (2013) with Smogon OU competitive history
Collector's readWhat it means for your master set
Set landscapeWhere this card sits in XY - Evolutions
VariantsCard variants
Holofoil 100/108 · $37.54 — the only variant this card was printed in (no reverse holo or special pattern), so a master set needs just this one copy.
The storyThe Quiet Tribute to the Quietest Base Set Starter
XY Evolutions' Base Set tribute Full Art ex trio (M Charizard EX, M Blastoise EX, M Venusaur EX) follows the standard franchise starter hierarchy. Charizard at the top (~$52), Blastoise in the middle (~$59 in this case), Venusaur as the value tier (~$36). Mirroring the 1999 Base Set hierarchy where Charizard absorbed the cultural attention while Venusaur quietly held the entry-tier holofoil position.
“Most affordable of the Evolutions Base Set tribute trio at $36 raw”
Mega Venusaur's design from Generation VI replaced the standard back-flower with an elaborate tree-canopy bloom that extends the Grass-type symbolism. The Mega form has held competitive viability as a Smogon OU staple via Thick Fat type-resistance changes plus Sleep Powder + Giga Drain coverage. 5ban Graphics' composition foregrounds the tree-canopy flower as the visual centerpiece, calling back to Mitsuhiro Arita's 1999 low-angle ground-stance pose without copying it directly.
Pricing sits at $36 raw, the entry tier of the tribute trio. Master set completionists need this card to finish the matched tribute set. Speculative interest is limited. The card works as a steady accumulator rather than a flip target.
By the numbersMarket analysis
Around $36 raw on TCGPlayer at last sync. Entry tier of the XY Evolutions Base Set tribute trio. Below M Blastoise EX FA (~$59) and M Charizard EX FA (~$52). PSA 10 graded copies trade in the $80-110 range.
Has held the $30-45 range for nine years with mild cyclical fluctuation. Mega Venusaur's character durability is solid through competitive viability and Pokemon GO Mega Venusaur events, but the Pokemon doesn't have headline-tier collector demand like Charizard. The mid-cluster Evolutions pricing reflects steady master-set demand without speculative pressure.
Stable. Evolutions' broader print exposure caps upside. Venusaur's mid-tier character popularity puts a ceiling on demand-driven appreciation. The tribute trio positioning provides floor support. PSA 10 graded copies work for committed collectors building the matched tribute set graded.
PSA 10 around 2.2-3x raw, $80-110. The green-palette Venusaur is moderately forgiving on centering. Submission economics work for clean copies but margin is tighter than for M Charizard or M Blastoise EX FA.
XY-era Full Art ex pulls roughly 1 in 16-20 packs across all Full Art slots in Evolutions. Per-specific Full Art card, roughly 1 in 200+ packs.
Entry tier of the Evolutions Base Set tribute trio. Below M Charizard EX FA (~$52) and M Blastoise EX FA (~$59). The tribute trio is the consensus chase subset of Evolutions.
ArtworkWhy the art matters
5ban Graphics produced all three Base Set tribute Full Art ex cards, creating a coherent artistic series. The Venusaur composition completes the trio's visual logic, with each card maintaining the same compositional anchors (low-angle perspective, action pose, atmospheric background) while reflecting the specific Mega form's design.
Mega Venusaur in low-angle ground-stance with the tree-canopy flower fully bloomed across the upper portion of the card. The composition uses earth-tone greens and warm gradients to convey the Grass-type natural-aesthetic identity. Vines and leaves emerge across the foreground in dynamic positioning. The composition references the 1999 Base Set Venusaur's vine-extension pose without copying it directly.
Full Art ex rarity uses full-bleed holofoil treatment. The XY-era Full Art treatment is consistent across the era. Texture follows Mega Venusaur's body contours, the tree-canopy flower's structure, and the surrounding vegetation.
Mega Venusaur's tree-canopy flower is the design's distinctive feature, replacing the standard back-flower with something larger and more architecturally complex. 5ban Graphics' composition foregrounds the canopy as a visual hook, which gives the card its distinctive identity within the tribute trio. The result is the most-organic-feeling of the three tribute Full Arts.
BackgroundAbout M Venusaur EX Full Art
Venusaur debuted in Pokemon Red and Green (1996) as the final evolution of the Bulbasaur/Ivysaur/Venusaur line. National Pokedex #003. Grass/Poison type. One of the three Generation I starter finals. Mega-evolves into Mega Venusaur in Generation VI (Pokemon X/Y, 2013) with the design replacing the back-flower with a tree-canopy bloom. Mega Venusaur in OR/AS was a Smogon OU staple via Thick Fat ability changes.
- ›Generation I starter with permanent legacy status
- ›One of the three Base Set starter holofoils that founded the modern TCG
- ›Mega Venusaur's Smogon OU competitive history in Gen VI
- ›Tree-canopy Mega design as a memorable Mega Evolution
- ›Cross-generational cultural recognition
- ›Generation I starter in Pokemon Red/Green/Blue (1996-1998)
- ›Multiple anime arcs including Ash's Bulbasaur evolution arc
- ›Pokemon Stadium / Stadium 2 prominent feature
- ›Mega Venusaur in Pokemon X/Y (2013) and OR/AS (2014)
- ›Pokemon GO release in 2016 with subsequent Mega Venusaur event
Venusaur has held viable competitive presence across multiple generations. Mega Venusaur in Gen VI became a Smogon OU staple via Thick Fat changing the type matchups plus Sleep Powder + Giga Drain. The Evolutions Full Art ex has playable stats for vintage formats but is a display piece at this price.
Own it wellCollector guide
The green palette is forgiving on minor surface marks but exposes any centering drift. The tree-canopy flower detail must remain pristine for clean grade. Centering drift on the long axis is the most common XY-era print issue.
Grade clean copies. PSA 10 premium runs 2.2-3x raw, $80-110 on a $36 raw card. Submission economics are tighter than M Charizard or M Blastoise EX FA but still positive for genuinely clean copies. Verify centering at 55/45 or better on both axes. Read the grading guide →
Sleeve on pull, top loader or magnetic case for raw. Graded slabs are the standard for long holds. Climate-controlled storage matters at nine-year vintage. See the storage guide →
TCGPlayer Direct for raw, eBay's PSA market for graded. The Evolutions Base Set tribute trio (M Charizard EX FA, M Blastoise EX FA, M Venusaur EX FA) is best collected as a unit at ~$147 combined raw. M Venusaur is the value entry that lets you commit to the trio without a large outlay. See the singles buying guide →
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High Chase Score — protect and consider grading. · Amazon affiliate links · Storage guideWord on the streetCommunity sentiment
Positive. M Venusaur EX Full Art is the 'quiet companion' of the Evolutions tribute trio, less viral than M Charizard but appreciated by collectors who specifically value the tree-canopy Mega Venusaur design. The card features in 'best Grass-type cards' and 'underrated Mega Evolutions' discussions.
- ›Recent TCGPlayer market around $36 raw
- ›PSA 10 graded comps in the $80-110 range over the past 12 months
Moderate. The card photographs cleanly and shares well alongside the other tribute trio members. Mega Venusaur's Smogon OU competitive history brings periodic attention from competitive collectors.
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