Erika’s Venusaur Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Erika’s Venusaur from the Gym Challenge set is a Rare Holo with 90 HP. It features the bench-targeting Wide Solarbeam attack and is card number 4 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Erika’s Ivysaur)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Growth: Flip a coin; if heads, attach up to 2 Grass Energy cards from your hand to Erika’s Venusaur.
• Wide Solarbeam: Deals 20 damage to up to two of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon (ignores Weakness and Resistance on Benched Pokémon).

Key Printings

The key printing of Erika’s Venusaur is from the Gym Challenge set, identified by set code “gym2” and card number 4. This rare holo version is the definitive collectible for this character within the set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code “gym2,” card number 4, and the unique illustration by Ken Sugimori. The card does not have a regulation mark, and no alternate artwork or promotional versions are documented.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No official tournament play status is provided.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant holofoil and detailed artwork, store Erika’s Venusaur in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Challenge: Erika’s Venusaur appears as a rare holo Stage 2 card, continuing the Gym Leader theme with a focus on Grass-type Pokémon. It offers strategic energy attachment and bench-targeting attacks, making it a notable collectible from this set.