The value of a “4th print Venusaur” in 2025 depends on exactly which Venusaur card you mean, its specific print/run, condition, grading, and market venue; values in 2025 for various Venusaur cards range from under $50 for common ungraded copies of later prints to tens of thousands for rare vintage variants in top grades or with special error attributes[1][2]. [Clarification and alternative meanings: “4th print Venusaur” could mean (a) the fourth print run of a specific original-series Venusaur (Base Set or Base Set reprints), (b) the fourth variant listed on a set (for example an index number like “#4” in Gym Challenge — Erika’s Venusaur), or (c) a 4th-edition printing from a later set or reprint series; each interpretation changes value significantly.]
Essential context and the most important value drivers
– Card identity and edition: Which Venusaur are we discussing? Classic Base Set Venusaur (including 1st Edition, Shadowless, Unlimited, or rarer error copies) are the most valuable Venusaur cards historically, while many later set printings (Gym sets, promos, modern reprints, special arts) generally trade much lower unless they are scarce variants or high-grade collectibles[1][2].
– Print/run position (“4th print”) meaning: If you mean a card physically from a fourth printing within a set, that print-run detail is often only relevant to serious vintage researchers and can affect rarity and desirability only when print-run counts differ or when an error/variant occurred in that run; mainstream marketplaces and price-tracking sites usually list by set, variant name, and condition rather than by the ordinal “4th print.” If you mean “card number 4” in a set (e.g., Erika’s Venusaur is card 4/132 in Gym Challenge), that is an ordinary identifier and its value is driven by holo status, condition, and demand[2].
– Condition and grading: Condition is the single biggest factor in price—raw (ungraded) cards sell for much less than professionally graded examples, and a high-grade PSA/BGS/CGC Gem Mint (9–10) can multiply a card’s value many times over[1][4]. Auction records for graded vintage Venusaur cards show the largest prices when a card is Gem Mint 10 and authenticated/graded by a recognized service[1][4].
– Market venue and timing: Private sales, eBay, PWCC/Fanatics Collect, Heritage, and niche marketplaces produce different price results; auction records (notably for graded vintage cards) set headline prices, while everyday retail and price-aggregator sites show what typical transactions look like[1][2].
– Provenance, signatures, and errors: Signed cases, artist signatures, or notable print errors (missing rarity symbol, misprints) can add substantial premium—some Venusaur variants with error characteristics or exceptional provenance have fetched dramatically higher prices at auction[1].
Concrete examples and recent (2024–2025) market signals
– Vintage Base Set Venusaur high-grade auction results: Extremely high prices have been recorded for rare, top-graded Base Set Venusaur variants; for example, auction records in recent years have shown six-figure and five-figure results for rare Base Set Pokemon when in Gem Mint 10 or unique error copies—coverage of historic high sales highlights the strong top-end market for iconic starters like Venusaur[1].
– Erika’s Venusaur (Gym Challenge — card #4): Price aggregators and marketplace data through late 2025 show typical sale prices for Erika’s Venusaur vary widely by condition and grading: small single-digit raw sale prices for poor copies, typical near-mint ungraded listings in the tens to low hundreds of dollars, and occasional graded or scarce copies reaching several hundreds or low thousands depending on grade and listing[2]. PriceCharting’s data in December 2025 shows recent sales and listing activity for Erika’s Venusaur with frequent low-volume weekly sales and occasional higher-priced graded listings[2].
– Grading registry attention and set demand: Grading registries and collector communities (for instance CGC Cards Registry) continue to push up demand and prices for certain Venusaur and FireRed/LeafGreen/EX-era cards when registry competition and low print runs create scarcity for high-grade copies[4]. The registry ecosystem therefore can elevate prices for particular Venusaur cards when collectors chase registry points and “Gem Mint” examples[4].
How to estimate the value of a specific “4th print Venusaur” you own
1) Identify the card exactly: set name (Base Set, Gym Challenge, Jungle, Team Rocket, etc.), set number, edition markers (1st Edition stamp, shadowless vs. unlimited), holo vs. non-holo, language, and any print/run notes. If you actually mean card number 4 in Gym Challenge (Erika’s Venusaur 4/132), note that it typically has modest value unless graded high or otherwise rare[2].
2) Assess condition: Use a standardized baseline (Near Mint, Lightly Played, Moderately Played, Heavily Played). For high-value cards, professional grading (PSA, Beckett/BGS, CGC) is how top-dollar prices are realized[1][4].
3) Check recent comparable sales: Search sold listings on eBay, PriceCharting, Heritage, Fanatics/PWCC, and price aggregators for the exact variant and grade to see realized prices rather than asking prices[2][1]. PriceCharting, for example, shows recent sales and typical market spread for Erika’s Venusaur[2].
4) Factor marketplace fees and grading costs: If you plan to grade a card, subtract grading fees, shipping, and marketplace commission from expected gross sale to arrive at net proceeds. For lower-value cards, grading often isn’t economical unless you expect a big grade jump to a rare top grade.
5) Watch macro market trends: Pokemon TCG collector markets have experienced volatility and rapid appreciation in some corners (especially graded vintage cards and graded Gem Mint examples) while more abundant later prints remain stable or slowly appreciating; use recent auction results for the best indicator of near-term highs[1][4].
Representative price ranges (illustrative, not exhaustive)
– Modern/common reprints and common later-print Venusaur cards (ungreaded): often under $10–$50 depending on art and demand.
– Gym Challenge Erika’s Venusaur (ungraded, typical Near Mint): frequently in the $30–$150 range in 2025 depending on market activity and seller pricing[2].
– Erika’s Venusaur graded low (PSA 1–3) or heavily played copies: low double-digits to low hundreds depending on buyer; PriceCharting shows many low-volume sales under $100 and occasional higher prices for better copies[2].
– Vintage Base Set Venusaur (Unlimited, Shadowless, 1st Edition): values escalate dramatically with grade—raw Unlimited copies may be hundreds to low thousands in good condition, while Gem Mint 10 examples or rare error/artist-signed items have sold for tens of thousands or more in auction
