The number of **Shadowless Venusaur cards with no rarity symbol** is extremely limited and highly sought after by collectors, but precise counts are not publicly documented in an official capacity. The Shadowless Venusaur card is part of the original 1999 Pokémon Base Set and is distinguished by the absence of a shadow around the Pokémon image, which was a feature added in later print runs. The “no rarity symbol” aspect typically refers to very early print runs or specific regional variants, such as the first Japanese print run, which did not include rarity symbols on the cards.
To clarify:
1. **Shadowless Venusaur** cards are from the early Base Set print run released in 1999. These cards lack the shadow on the right side of the Pokémon image box, which makes them distinct from the unlimited Base Set cards that followed. The Shadowless Venusaur is a holo rare card numbered 15/102 in the set.
2. The **rarity symbol** (a star for rare cards) is present on the standard Shadowless Base Set cards, including Venusaur. However, some very early Japanese print runs of Pokémon cards, including Venusaur, did not have rarity symbols at all. These Japanese no-rarity-symbol cards are different from the English Shadowless Base Set cards but are often confused or grouped together by collectors due to their rarity and age.
3. According to authoritative sources, the **1996 Japanese Basic Venusaur Holo with no rarity symbol** is extremely rare, with only about 5 PSA 10 graded copies known to exist. This rarity is due to the early print run and the fact that many cards were heavily used by children, leading to few surviving in mint condition. This card is valued at around $55,000 because of its rarity and historical significance[2].
4. For the **English Shadowless Venusaur holo rare card (#15/102)**, the population of graded cards is much higher. PSA grading population reports show hundreds to over a thousand graded copies across all grades, with over 800 graded at 9 or above and over 100 graded PSA 10 (gem mint). This indicates that while the card is rare and valuable, it is not as scarce as the Japanese no-rarity-symbol version[1][3].
5. The **Shadowless Venusaur card in English does have a rarity symbol** (a star), so a Shadowless Venusaur with no rarity symbol in English is essentially non-existent or at least not officially recognized. The no-rarity-symbol Venusaur cards are primarily from the Japanese print runs, not the English Base Set Shadowless print.
6. The value of the Shadowless Venusaur holo rare card in English varies by condition, with PSA 10 copies selling for several thousand dollars (around $3,000 to $6,000 depending on edition and grading company), while ungraded or lower-grade cards sell for a few hundred dollars[1][3][4].
In summary, if you are asking about **how many Shadowless Venusaur cards exist with no rarity symbol**, the answer depends on the region and print run:
– For the **English Shadowless Base Set Venusaur**, all have a rarity symbol (star), so none exist without it.
– For the **Japanese early print run Venusaur holo cards with no rarity symbol**, only a handful (around 5 PSA 10 graded copies) are known to exist, making them extremely rare and valuable[2].
This distinction is crucial for collectors and those interested in Pokémon card rarity. The Shadowless Venusaur holo rare card is rare and valuable, but the no-rarity-symbol Venusaur cards are a separate, even rarer category primarily from early Japanese printings.
