Standard
How to spot it: Standard modern frame for its rarity tier.
Print run tied to its set; ultra-rare tiers pull at low rates.
01Card Stats
MEGA Evolution (evolves from Venusaur-EX)
HP
230
TypeGrass
RarityRare Holo EX
Illustrator5ban Graphics
WeaknessFire ×2
Retreat●●●●
SetGenerations
Released2016
02Editions and Print Runs
Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants; rarity is set by the foil/treatment tier.
04Variants and Foiling
- Rarity tiers
- Rare Holo EX
- Foiling
- Holofoil treatment.
- Alt art / specials
- No alternate-art or secret-rare version documented for this print.
05Language and Regional Versions
- English
- Standard English release.
- Japanese
- Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
- European
- Localized European prints exist with translated text.
- Other
- No documented language-exclusive errors of note.
06Current Market Value
Grade-worthy value
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07Why Collectors Want It
- A MEGA-mechanic M Venusaur-EX — collectors chase the MEGA treatment.
- Required for a complete M Venusaur-EX master set.
- Fans of the Generations set need this card to finish the set.
08Competitive Playability
Tier: Situational
As a MEGA Pokémon with 230 HP and a 130-damage attack, this card saw genuine constructed play in its format.
09Card Moves and Abilities
Bloom Buster
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- 4
10Grading and Population
PSA 10 estimate: Mid-tier rarity — graded mostly by master-set builders; populations modest.
Holo cards downgrade on scratches; raw copies are common.
Other graders: PSA dominates; some BGS/CGC volume.