Pokémon Venusaur No.15 Holo — Italian Base Set 1st Edition

A cornerstone of early Pokémon collecting, Venusaur completes the legendary Wizards of the Coast starter trio alongside Charizard and Blastoise—an era-defining set that shaped the modern trading-card market. This is the Italian 1st Edition Base Set Venusaur Holo (#15), printed in 2000 by Wizards of the Coast, a notoriously challenging issue to locate in truly high grade due to centering sensitivity and holo surface exposure typical of vintage production.

Professionally authenticated and encapsulated by Beckett Grading Services as BGS 9.5 GEM MINT, this example stands among the most desirable surviving copies, pairing exceptional eye appeal with elite technical quality: Centering 9.5, Corners 9.5, Edges 9.5, and Surface 9.0. The result is a museum-grade display piece that speaks both to cultural significance—featuring Mitsuhiro Arita’s iconic artwork—and to investment-aware collecting, as demand continues to deepen for certified, high-grade WOTC Italian 1st Editions where population at the top end is meaningfully scarce.