Pokémon TCG, Venusaur ex (Scarlet & Violet—151 #198)

Details for Venusaur ex 198/165 (Scarlet & Violet 151)

Venusaur ex 198/165 from Scarlet & Violet 151 is a Special Illustration Rare (SIR) Pokémon card, released in English on September 22, 2023. The card is illustrated by Yoriyuki Ikegami and features a holofoil finish. This copy is sold as a raw single card in NM (Near Mint) condition, without grading documentation or photos. Venusaur ex 198/165 is placed outside the set's normal sequence and is recognized as a sought-after chase card among collectors and players.

Card technical specifications

• Card name: Venusaur ex
• Collector number: 198/165
• Set: Scarlet & Violet—151
• Rarity: Special Illustration Rare (SIR), holofoil
• Illustrator: Yoriyuki Ikegami
• Type: Grass, Pokémon ex, Stage 2 (evolves from Ivysaur)
• HP: 340
• Ability – Tranquil Flower: When Venusaur ex is in the Active Spot, once per turn you may heal 60 damage from one of your Pokémon.
• Attack – Dangerous Toxwhip: (1 Grass, 2 Colorless) Deals 150 damage and leaves the opponent's Active Pokémon both Confused and Poisoned.
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Pokémon ex rule: The opponent takes 2 Prize cards if Venusaur ex is Knocked Out.

Collector and gameplay relevance

Venusaur ex 198/165 is one of the three iconic Kanto starters that received a Special Illustration Rare treatment in Scarlet & Violet—151. The card's placement outside the set's main sequence and its chase-card status make it particularly sought-after by collectors. For players, Venusaur ex offers a combination of high HP, a self-healing ability and a status-disrupting attack, making it relevant in decks focused on defensive strategy and status effects. Its exact competitive value, however, depends on the current metagame and deck choices.

Card condition and product format

This Venusaur ex Special Illustration Rare card is offered as a single, raw Pokémon card in NM (Near Mint) condition. NM means the card shows only minimal signs of handling and appears near-perfect, without major marks or scratches. No grading documentation or photos are included; condition is stated as NM based solely on the Shopify listing. Note that the card is not part of a sealed product, booster, or deck — it is sold exclusively as a single card.

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