Collector’s Guide: M Venusaur-EX (XY 2)

Character Intro

M Venusaur-EX from the XY set is a Rare Holo EX card with 230 HP. Numbered 2 in the set, it showcases the attack Crisis Vine and vivid artwork, making it a notable addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: M Venusaur-EX
• Type: Grass
• Stage: MEGA, EX (Evolves from Venusaur-EX)
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attack: Crisis Vine (120 damage; Paralyzes and Poisons opponent’s Active Pokémon)
• Rules: Mega Evolution rule ends your turn upon evolving; Pokémon-EX rule awards opponent 2 Prize cards if knocked out.
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

Printed in the XY set as card number 2 and classified as a Rare Holo EX. Illustrated by 5ban Graphics. No other printings or reprints are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code “xy1-2” and the unique combination of its Mega Evolution and EX subtypes.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Players should note the Mega Evolution rule, which ends the turn immediately upon evolving, and the Pokémon-EX rule, which grants the opponent two Prize cards if this Pokémon is knocked out.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s Rare Holo EX finish and detailed artwork, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its high retreat cost and fragile status in gameplay, collectors may prefer to keep it in mint condition rather than use it in play.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• XY Set: Introduced as a powerful Mega Evolution card with a strong attack that inflicts multiple status conditions. It stands out for its high HP and strategic gameplay impact, despite unknown release date details.