{"product_id":"venusaur-base-set-2-bs2-mp-pokemon","title":"Venusaur - Base Set 2 (BS2) MP Pokemon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenusaur — Base Set 2, #18\/130 · Holo Rare · Moderately Played\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the original Pokémon TCG's most iconic Grass-type powerhouses, this \u003cstrong\u003eVenusaur Holo Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from \u003cstrong\u003eBase Set 2\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 2000 Wizards of the Coast release that holds a genuinely unique place in the hobby. It was the \u003cstrong\u003efirst English-exclusive Pokémon TCG expansion\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003efirst English set to feature Cosmos Holofoil\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the only Pokémon reprint set to combine cards from the original Base Set and Jungle into a single 130-card lineup. That Cosmos holo pattern alone gives the card a visual distinction no Base Set unlimited copy can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Venusaur · #18\/130 · Holo Rare · Stage 2 Grass-type · 100 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mitsuhiro Arita — the illustrator behind some of Gen I's most collected pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately Played (MP) — shows visible wear; displays well and ideal for a player collection or a raw PC slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComparable sales:\u003c\/strong\u003e MP copies of this card trade regularly in the \u003cem\u003e$15–$30\u003c\/em\u003e range raw; NM copies fetch $55–$75 on eBay, with retailer list prices for MP holofoil sitting around \u003cem\u003e$91+\u003c\/em\u003e at competing shops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVenusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise are the three cards every vintage Pokémon collector builds around, and the \u003cstrong\u003eBase Set 2 version\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most affordable way to own a holo Venusaur with a distinct set identity. The \u003cem\u003eCosmos Holofoil\u003c\/em\u003e shimmer, the \u003cstrong\u003eWotC-era card stock\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Arita's original artwork make this a legitimate vintage piece. If you're building a WotC-era holo set, completing the Gen I starters, or simply want the big Grass-type starter in your collection without paying NM premiums — this is the copy to grab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. \u003cstrong\u003eAll sales final.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collector Station","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51260582592764,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1387\/2892\/files\/1490121F-FA83-4CA2-A40B-EA943ED78990.jpg?v=1789320207","url":"https:\/\/thecollectorstation.com\/products\/venusaur-base-set-2-bs2-mp-pokemon","provider":"Collector Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}