Modern · 2023
Venusaur ex 198/165
Scarlet & Violet 151 · 2023
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What is Venusaur ex 198/165 worth?
The Venusaur ex 198/165 is a Scarlet & Violet 151 2023 graded card. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $114 to $630. PSA 9 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recorded median around $118.
Before you buy
Confirm the exact edition and card number, verify the slab certification with the grader, inspect centering and surface quality, then compare recorded sales and current asking prices.
The Venusaur ex 198/165 in context
Why collectors care
The Venusaur ex special illustration rare from Scarlet & Violet 151 completes the Kanto starter trio in a set built entirely on original-151 nostalgia. The three starter special illustration rares are collected together, and the set has had unusually sustained retail demand.
How to identify it
Number 198/165 from Scarlet & Violet 151 (2023), a special illustration rare numbered beyond the set total. The trio runs 198 (Venusaur), 199 (Charizard), and 200 (Blastoise).
Common mistakes
Buying the standard ex or the double-rare printing instead of the special illustration rare. The number beyond the set total and the full-bleed art are the tells.
Grade considerations
Modern special illustration rares are strictly graded for centering and surface. The textured foil shows handling marks, so gem rates are lower than the pristine-from-pack assumption suggests.
Last recorded sales
6 recorded eBay sales, grouped by grade. Historical prices, not current asking prices.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 6 sales
- Record
- Historical sale sample
- Newest recorded sale
- Sep 24, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 10 | 1 | $630 | N/A |
| PSA 10 | 1 | $435 | N/A |
| PSA 9 | 4 | $118 | $114 to $128 |
Last recorded sales · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-24. This summary describes stored history.
Inclusion
All 6 recorded eBay sold (completed) listings in this historical sample, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.
Outlier handling
Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. No sales were set aside for this item.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| PSA 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CGC 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Shipping and fees
Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.
Provenance
Every sale in this summary traces to an individual eBay listing, shown in the sold-listings table lower on this page. Methodology version 2026.1. Read the full methodology.
Venusaur ex 198/165 value FAQ
What is Venusaur ex 198/165 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $114 to $630.
What grade sells most often for Venusaur ex 198/165?+
PSA 9 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 4 sales and a recent median around $118.
What is the highest median grade for Venusaur ex 198/165?+
CGC 10 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $630. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Venusaur ex 198/165 worth grading?+
For this card, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.
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Historical graded card sales on eBay. Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-24. These records do not reflect current asking prices.
