Pokémon Jungle Set Venonat 1st Edition (Common) #63/64
Wizards of the Coast (Nintendo) · Collectibles & Antiques > Trading Card Games
Era / Decade
1999 (Published June 1999)
Material
Cardstock (Paper/Laminate construction)
Condition
Good to Very Good. Visible edge wear/whitening along the left border, minor corner softening, and surface scuffs on the yellow border. Not 'Mint' due to visible play or handling wear.
Demand Level
Moderate. High nostalgia value, but as a non-holo common, it is mostly sought by set-completionists.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
$1.00 - $3.00 (Ungraded/Raw)
Estimated Retail Value
$0.05 - $0.10 (original pack price per card)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sold listings for 1st Edition raw Venonats range from $0.99 to $4.50 depending on shipping and precise condition.
Description
A 1st Edition Venonat from the original Jungle expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita. This is a common ('circle' symbol) card identified by the 'Edition 1' stamp on the left side and the Jungle flower symbol on the right.
Key Features
1st Edition stamp, Jungle expansion set symbol, original 1999 Wizards of the Coast printing, artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct font kerning, Jungle 'flower' symbol present, '1st Edition' stamp color and placement appear correct for the 1999 print run. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Silvering and whitening along the left edge, edge silvering on the yellow border, and surface scratches. These significantly lower the grade for professional collectors.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for individual cards), TCGPlayer (highest volume for collectors), or Mercari.
Selling Tips
Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader inside a plain white envelope (PWE) to keep costs low. Use keywords '1st Edition Jungle Venonat 63/64 Vintage'. Don't grade it; the cost of grading ($15+) exceeds the value of the card.