Venusaur – Shining Legends (#3)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Venusaur (#3) is an Uncommon card from Sun & Moon - Shining Legends released in 2017. It showcases artwork by Eske Yoshinob and the Solar Beam attack (90 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.89, Cardmarket average sale is €0.56, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.89
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.67
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Shining Legends
- Card Number
- 3
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Eske Yoshinob
- HP
- 160
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 4 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Jungle Totem
Each basic Grass Energy attached to your Pokémon provides GrassGrass Energy. You can't apply more than 1 Jungle Totem Ability at a time.
Attacks & Strategy
- Solar Beam [Grass, Grass, Colorless, Colorless] — 90
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Venusaur from Shining Legends (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2017, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Eske Yoshinob.
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 3 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Venusaur's Solar Beam deals 90 damage for Grass + Grass + Colorless + Colorless energy.
Stats Overview: 160 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shining Legends #3 ← Current | 160 | 1 attack | Uncommon | $0.89 |
�📦 Shining Legends Set Context
This Venusaur is part of the Shining Legends expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2017.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Eske Yoshinob, 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
- Uncommon cards from Shining Legends are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Eske Yoshinob 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 3 was released in 2017 in the Shining Legends expansion. This set is part of the Sun & Moon series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Eske Yoshinob. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Shining Legends 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 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.