Venusaur #18 (Pokemon Base Set 2)
Venusaur #18 from Pokemon Base Set 2 is worth about $70.89 raw (Near Mint) and $2,592 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $43–$60 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $70.89 | $43 – $60 |
| Lightly Played | $56.71 | $34 – $48 |
| Moderately Played | $42.53 | $26 – $36 |
| Heavily Played | $28.36 | $17 – $24 |
| Damaged | $17.72 | $11 – $15 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $2,592 | $1,555 – $2,203 |
| PSA 9.5 | $345 | $207 – $293 |
| PSA 9 | $331 | $199 – $281 |
| PSA 8 | $201 | $121 – $171 |
| PSA 7 | $125 | $75 – $106 |
| BGS 10 | $3,370 | $2,022 – $2,864 |
| CGC 10 | $546 | $328 – $464 |
| SGC 10 | $1,555 | $933 – $1,322 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $43–$60 | $0 | $0 | $43–$60 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $70.89 | −$9.39 | −$5.00 | $56.50 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $67.35 | −$7.33 | −$4.00 | $56.02 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $2,592 | $2,206 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $331 | $244 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $201 | $131 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $71 | $13 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Venusaur #18
The Venusaur #18 from Pokemon Base Set 2 is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $70.89. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $2,592. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.