1999 Base Set - Unlimited - Venusaur 15/102 - Holo

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Venusaur 15/102 from the Pokémon Base Set holds a significant place in the history of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Released in North America on January 9, 1999, by Wizards of the Coast, the Base Set was the first English-language set of Pokémon cards, adapted from the Japanese Pokémon Card Game launched by Media Factory in 1996. The Base Set introduced players to the original 151 Pokémon from the Pokémon Red and Blue video games, with Venusaur 15/102 being one of the set’s flagship holographic (holo) cards. Venusaur, alongside Charizard and Blastoise, forms the “Big 3” of the Base Set—three iconic Stage 2 Pokémon that became the most coveted cards due to their rarity, power, and cultural significance. These cards represent the final evolutions of the starter Pokémon from the Pokémon Red and Blue games (Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle), resonating deeply with fans of the franchise. The Unlimited print, while not as scarce as First Edition, was still highly sought after due to its holographic shine and the nostalgia tied to the early Pokémon craze of the late 1990s.