Venusaur (Dark Explorers 3) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Venusaur from the Dark Explorers set is a Rare Holo card numbered 3 with 140 HP. It features the Floral Fragrance Ability and the Poison Powder attack, making it a distinctive addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 2
• Evolves From: Ivysaur
• Ability: Floral Fragrance (search your deck for a Pokémon once per turn)
• Attack: Poison Powder (70 damage, poisons defending Pokémon)
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Water -20
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Flavor Text: “After a rainy day, the flower on its back smells stronger. The scent attracts other Pokémon.”
• Set Code: bw5
• Card Number: 3
• Rarity: Rare Holo

Key Printings

This printing comes from the Black & White series’ Dark Explorers expansion. It is a Rare Holo notable for its high HP and search-support Ability, with artwork by Masakazu Fukuda that delivers a detailed, vibrant Venusaur.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are listed for this card. Identify it by set code “bw5,” card number “3,” and Rare Holo rarity. The card has a retreat cost of 4; regulation mark is unknown.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its high retreat cost and once-per-turn Pokémon search make it more of a collector’s showcase than a competitive staple.

Care & Storage Tips

To protect the holofoil and artwork, use a sleeve and store away from sunlight and moisture. For long-term preservation, consider a top loader or a binder with rigid pages.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dark Explorers: Features Venusaur as a powerful Grass-type Stage 2 with a useful search Ability and solid attack, fitting the set’s theme of exploration and discovery.