Venusaur – POP Series 2 (#6)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Venusaur (#6) is a Rare card from POP - POP Series 2 released in 2005. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Wide Solarbeam attack (20 damage), Does 20 damage to 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.). TCGplayer market price sits around $25.45, Cardmarket average sale is €190.25, Floor listings start near €17.99.
- TCGplayer market price: $25.45
- Cardmarket trend price: €66.81
- Recent low listing: €17.99
Card Details
- Set
- POP Series 2
- Card Number
- 6
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 120
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Wide Solarbeam
[Grass, Grass, Colorless]
— 20
Does 20 damage to 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) -
Hard Plant
[Grass, Grass, Grass, Colorless]
— 80
Venusaur can't use Hard Plant during your next turn.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Venusaur from POP Series 2 (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2005, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Venusaur 6 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Venusaur's Wide Solarbeam deals 20 damage for Grass + Grass + Colorless energy. Special effect: Does 20 damage to 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Ben...
Stats Overview: 120 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
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POP Series 2 #6 ← Current | 120 | 2 attacks | Rare | $15.11 |
�📦 POP Series 2 Set Context
This Venusaur is part of the POP Series 2 expansion , released as part of the POP series in 2005.
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.
💎 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 cards from POP Series 2 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.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Venusaur 6 was released in 2005 in the POP Series 2 expansion. This set is part of the POP 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: POP Series 2 is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Venusaur with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. 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.