Venusaur – Champion's Path (#1)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Venusaur (#1) is a Rare Holo V card from Sword & Shield - Champion's Path released in 2020. It showcases artwork by PLANETA Mochizuki and the Pollen Bomb attack (80 damage), Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Asleep and Poisoned.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.93, Cardmarket average sale is €3.41, Floor listings start near €1.70.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.93
- Cardmarket trend price: €3.26
- Recent low listing: €1.70
Card Details
- Set
- Champion's Path
- Card Number
- 1
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo V
- Illustrator
- 🎨 PLANETA Mochizuki
- HP
- 220
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation D ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Pollen Bomb
[Grass, Grass, Colorless]
— 80
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Asleep and Poisoned. -
Solar Typhoon
[Grass, Grass, Grass, Colorless]
— 220
During your next turn, this Pokémon can't use Solar Typhoon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (55.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Venusaur from Champion's Path (Rare Holo V) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2020, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator PLANETA Mochizuki.
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 1 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark D, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Venusaur's Pollen Bomb deals 80 damage for Grass + Grass + Colorless energy. Special effect: Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Asleep and Poisoned.
Stats Overview: 220 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.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion's Path #1 ← Current | 220 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo V | $1.93 |
�📦 Champion's Path Set Context
This Venusaur is part of the Champion's Path expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2020.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by PLANETA Mochizuki, 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.
💎 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
- Rare Holo V cards from Champion's Path are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by PLANETA Mochizuki 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.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Venusaur 1 was released in 2020 in the Champion's Path 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 PLANETA Mochizuki. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Champion's Path represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Venusaur with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ 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. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability.