Venusaur: Base Set
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This iconic Venusaur card was first introduced in the Base Set, featuring stunning artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita. Originally released in the Japanese Expansion Pack, the card was later reprinted as part of the Trade Please promotional campaign in 1998. In this promotion, Japanese participants could select from three different "courses" by mailing a flyer, two trading cards, and a return envelope to MediaFactory. The available courses were:Course A: Included a Charizard card and a Trade Please! promotional card.Course B: Included a Blastoise card and the Trade Please! card.Course C: Included this Venusaur card and a Trade Please! card.As part of the campaign, participants received the corresponding cards from their chosen course, further cementing this Venusaur as a rare piece of Pokémon TCG history.The Trade Please prints of Venusaur were released with unique artwork by Ken Sugimori and are known for featuring the Pikachu Records logo instead of the traditional expansion symbol. These prints were later included in the Pokémon Song Best Collection CD as well. The original Base Set print of Venusaur was later reissued in various sets, including Base Set 2 and the Legendary Collection.To celebrate the Pokémon 25th Anniversary, a special reprint of this card was included in the Celebrations expansion's Classic Collection. This version features a 25th Anniversary logo on the artwork, with the absence of Wizards of the Coast from the copyright text, reflecting the modern era of the game. In Japan, it was reprinted as part of the Promo Card Pack 25th Anniversary Edition, with the red and gold "25th" logo adorning the bottom right corner of the artwork. Both the Celebrations and Promo Pack 25th Anniversary prints feature Confetti Holofoil with Full Art-style etching, giving the card a unique and collectible look.Venusaur's Solarbeam attack, known in the game as Solarbeam, is a classic move that this card showcases, and its Pokédex entry on the card comes from Pokémon Red and Blue, with slight rewording in the English version. Additionally, in the Pokémon Trading Card Game for Game Boy, Venusaur’s Pokémon Power is referred to as Energy Transfer, which was used in the Flower Power Deck.With its rich history, multiple releases, and iconic status, this Venusaur card remains a must-have for collectors and fans alike. Whether you're looking for a piece of early Pokémon TCG history or a unique addition to your collection, Venusaur's journey through the years is a testament to its lasting legacy in the franchise.
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This iconic Venusaur card was first introduced in the Base Set, featuring stunning artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita. Originally released in the Japanese Expansion Pack, the card was later reprinted as part of the Trade Please promotional campaign in 1998. In this promotion, Japanese participants could select from three different "courses" by mailing a flyer, two trading cards, and a return envelope to MediaFactory. The available courses were:Course A: Included a Charizard card and a Trade Please! promotional card.Course B: Included a Blastoise card and the Trade Please! card.Course C: Included this Venusaur card and a Trade Please! card.As part of the campaign, participants received the corresponding cards from their chosen course, further cementing this Venusaur as a rare piece of Pokémon TCG history.The Trade Please prints of Venusaur were released with unique artwork by Ken Sugimori and are known for featuring the Pikachu Records logo instead of the traditional expansion symbol. These prints were later included in the Pokémon Song Best Collection CD as well. The original Base Set print of Venusaur was later reissued in various sets, including Base Set 2 and the Legendary Collection.To celebrate the Pokémon 25th Anniversary, a special reprint of this card was included in the Celebrations expansion's Classic Collection. This version features a 25th Anniversary logo on the artwork, with the absence of Wizards of the Coast from the copyright text, reflecting the modern era of the game. In Japan, it was reprinted as part of the Promo Card Pack 25th Anniversary Edition, with the red and gold "25th" logo adorning the bottom right corner of the artwork. Both the Celebrations and Promo Pack 25th Anniversary prints feature Confetti Holofoil with Full Art-style etching, giving the card a unique and collectible look.Venusaur's Solarbeam attack, known in the game as Solarbeam, is a classic move that this card showcases, and its Pokédex entry on the card comes from Pokémon Red and Blue, with slight rewording in the English version. Additionally, in the Pokémon Trading Card Game for Game Boy, Venusaur’s Pokémon Power is referred to as Energy Transfer, which was used in the Flower Power Deck.With its rich history, multiple releases, and iconic status, this Venusaur card remains a must-have for collectors and fans alike. Whether you're looking for a piece of early Pokémon TCG history or a unique addition to your collection, Venusaur's journey through the years is a testament to its lasting legacy in the franchise.
This iconic Venusaur card was first introduced in the Base Set, featuring stunning artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita. Originally released in the Japanese Expansion Pack, the card was later reprinted as part of the Trade Please promotional campaign in 1998. In this promotion, Japanese participants could select from three different "courses" by mailing a flyer, two trading cards, and a return envelope to MediaFactory. The available courses were:Course A: Included a Charizard card and a Trade Please! promotional card.Course B: Included a Blastoise card and the Trade Please! card.Course C: Included this Venusaur card and a Trade Please! card.As part of the campaign, participants received the corresponding cards from their chosen course, further cementing this Venusaur as a rare piece of Pokémon TCG history.The Trade Please prints of Venusaur were released with unique artwork by Ken Sugimori and are known for featuring the Pikachu Records logo instead of the traditional expansion symbol. These prints were later included in the Pokémon Song Best Collection CD as well. The original Base Set print of Venusaur was later reissued in various sets, including Base Set 2 and the Legendary Collection.To celebrate the Pokémon 25th Anniversary, a special reprint of this card was included in the Celebrations expansion's Classic Collection. This version features a 25th Anniversary logo on the artwork, with the absence of Wizards of the Coast from the copyright text, reflecting the modern era of the game. In Japan, it was reprinted as part of the Promo Card Pack 25th Anniversary Edition, with the red and gold "25th" logo adorning the bottom right corner of the artwork. Both the Celebrations and Promo Pack 25th Anniversary prints feature Confetti Holofoil with Full Art-style etching, giving the card a unique and collectible look.Venusaur's Solarbeam attack, known in the game as Solarbeam, is a classic move that this card showcases, and its Pokédex entry on the card comes from Pokémon Red and Blue, with slight rewording in the English version. Additionally, in the Pokémon Trading Card Game for Game Boy, Venusaur’s Pokémon Power is referred to as Energy Transfer, which was used in the Flower Power Deck.With its rich history, multiple releases, and iconic status, this Venusaur card remains a must-have for collectors and fans alike. Whether you're looking for a piece of early Pokémon TCG history or a unique addition to your collection, Venusaur's journey through the years is a testament to its lasting legacy in the franchise.
