Certificate #B7A7BD2786BD · Pokémon
Base Set · #15/102 · 1999
TCGAI Score
7.0
Keep raw. Grading costs more than it adds.
Estimate, not an official grade.
Each side is scored out of 10. The lowest sub-grade caps the TCGAI Score.
| Category | Front | Back |
|---|---|---|
| Centering | 8.5 | 10 |
| Corners | 9 | 8 |
| Edges | 10 | 8 |
| Surface | 7.5 | 10 |
| Whitening | 9.5 | 7 |
| Holo / foil | 7.5 | 10 |
Flaws visible at the photo's resolution. A grader under magnification may find more.
No defects listed at this photo resolution.
Front Two bottom corners exhibit microscopic fuzz only visible under 2x zoom. Top corners are sharp.
Back All four corners show slight, faint whitening visible upon close inspection (<15cm).
Front Edges appear factory-cut with no silvering or nicks.
Back Consistent faint silvering along the entire perimeter, characteristic of standard edge wear.
Front One faint, non-structural scratch near the center-right of the holo area, visible under specific light.
Back Surface is clean with no discernible scratches or scuffs.
Front Extremely minimal, only at the extreme tips of the bottom corners.
Back Faint whitening/silvering is visible along the entirety of the edges and corners when held at arm's length.
Front One clearly visible foil scratch on the right side of the art.
An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.
Graded 7
$130
Raw, ungraded
$13.51
Grading premium
+862%
| Grade | Average | Range | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | $130 | — | 1 |
Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot. Estimado de raw ungraded * 0.70 (raw=38 samples). Baja confianza.
The card was matched against this image from eBay. It only confirms which card it is; the grade comes from your photos.
Pokémon Venusaur 15/102 Base Set Holo Rare 25th Anniversary 100 HP Stage 2
Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.
Mature Base Set market with consistent vintage Pokémon demand, buffered by abundant Unlimited supply; spikes from nostalgia waves or grading booms.
Next months. Stable to slight rise with holiday collector activity
Long term. Stable with modest appreciation for high-grade copies as supply wears out
Venusaur is the final evolution of Bulbasaur, the Grass-type Starter Pokémon from Generation 1. As the fully evolved Stage 2 Pokémon, it represents the pinnacle of the Bulbasaur line, known for its massive flower on its back that blooms with age and absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis. Iconic in Pokémon lore as a powerful Grass/Poison-type with abilities tied to nature and energy manipulation, featured prominently in the anime, games, and trading card game since inception.
First released in the Pokémon Base Set in January 1999 in the United States by Wizards of the Coast, as part of the English-language debut of the TCG.
Condition. Check for centering (especially top/bottom due to power box), holofoil scratching/whitening on flower and body, edge chipping from binders, surface scratches on matte background; common flaws include print lines on flower petals and minor corner wear from play.
Storage. Use semi-rigid or magnetic top-loaders with sleeves (Penny Sleeves + Ultra Pro top-loader); store upright in cool, dry environment away from sunlight to prevent holo oxidation; avoid stacking without dividers.
Authenticity. Legit cards have crisp Wizards of the Coast copyright dot-matrix printing, precise holo pattern (shifting green/blue on leaves), accurate font kerning; fakes often have blurry text, incorrect energy symbols, off-color flower; check black light for fluorescent reaction on legit holos; graded/graded grading recommended for high-value copies.
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