1996 Pokemon Japanese Venusaur Holo No.003 Vintage Base Set Holo Swirl Rare

This is an authentic 1996 Japanese vintage Pokémon card: Venusaur (No.003) from the original Base Set era (Old Back design).

This card features a beautiful Holo Swirl, which significantly enhances its collector value.

Venusaur is one of the most iconic Generation 1 Pokémon and remains highly desirable among international collectors.

Product Details

• Name: Venusaur

• Number: No.003

• Year: 1996

• Series: Japanese Base Set (Old Back)

• Rarity: Holo Rare ★

• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita

• Finish: Holographic with Swirl

• Grading: Ungraded (Not PSA graded)

Condition (10-Point Scale)

7/10 – Near Mint Minus to Excellent

Condition Details

Front:

• Strong holo shine

• Minor surface scratches

• No major dents or creases

Edges & Corners:

• Light to moderate whitening

• Slight wear on top-right corner

Back:

• Light surface wear

• Minor spot marks

• Edge aging visible

Centering:

• Well balanced overall

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Collector Value

This card meets several key collector standards:

✔ Original 1996 Japanese print
✔ Holo Swirl variant
✔ Starter final evolution
✔ High international demand

An excellent long-term collectible and grading candidate.

Shipping & Packaging

• Sleeved and top-loaded

• Waterproof protection

• Reinforced packaging

• Tracked shipping

Your card will be shipped safely and professionally.