Venusaur – Celebrations: Classic Collection (#15)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Venusaur (#15) is a Classic Collection card from Sword & Shield - Celebrations: Classic Collection released in 2021. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Solarbeam attack (60 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $7.60.
- TCGplayer market price: $7.60
Card Details
- Set
- Celebrations: Classic Collection
- Card Number
- 15
- Rarity
- ✨ Classic Collection
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 100
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Energy Trans
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may take 1 Grass Energy card attached to 1 of your Pokémon and attach it to a different one. This power can't be used if Venusaur is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Attacks & Strategy
- Solarbeam [Grass, Grass, Grass, Grass] — 60
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Venusaur from Celebrations: Classic Collection (Classic Collection) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2021, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Venusaur 15 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Venusaur's Solarbeam deals 60 damage for Grass + Grass + Grass + Grass energy.
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Venusaur Cards
Looking for other Venusaur cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebrations: Classic Collection #15 ← Current | 100 | 1 attack | Classic Collection | $7.60 |
�📦 Celebrations: Classic Collection Set Context
This Venusaur is part of the Celebrations: Classic Collection expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2021.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
View all chase cards from Celebrations: Classic Collection →
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Venusaur card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Classic Collection cards from Celebrations: Classic Collection are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Grass typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
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📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Venusaur 15 was released in 2021 in the Celebrations: Classic Collection expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Celebrations: Classic Collection represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Venusaur have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Venusaur card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Grass energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Venusaur works best in Grass type decks.