Collector’s Guide: Venusaur (Legendary Collection #18)
Quick Facts
This Venusaur card from the Legendary Collection is a Stage 2 Grass-type Pokémon with 100 HP. It features the Pokémon Power Energy Trans, allowing the player to move Grass Energy cards between their Pokémon during their turn, provided Venusaur is not affected by a Special Condition. Its attack, Solarbeam, deals 60 damage and requires four Grass Energy cards. The card has a retreat cost of 2 and a Fire-type weakness (×2). The flavor text highlights Venusaur’s solar energy absorption and its tendency to seek sunlight.
Key Printings
- Set: Legendary Collection
- Card Number: 18
- Rarity: Rare Holo
- Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
- Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Ivysaur)
- Series: Other
- Legality: unknown
Variants & Identifiers
This exact printing has no listed print variants. It is identified by the set code base6 and the card ID base6-18. The card is part of the Legendary Collection series and is commonly referenced in market queries as “Venusaur Legendary Collection 18.”
set_name | release_date | number | rarity | hp | illustrator |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Legendary Collection | 18 | Rare Holo | 100 | Mitsuhiro Arita |
Care & Storage Tips
To preserve the card’s holofoil and artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its collector value. Given its rarity and age, consider using a top-loader or a graded case for long-term protection.
Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
- Legendary Collection: This set reprints classic cards with updated artwork and holographic foils. Venusaur #18 stands out with its strategic Energy Trans ability and solid attack power, making it a sought-after card for collectors interested in iconic Grass-type Pokémon.
Note: The card’s official release date and detailed legality status are unknown.
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