Dark Venusaur

Dark Venusaur

Selected Masterpiece • 7/9
Market Price $98.1
Best of Game Other 2002
The Illustrator

Shin-ichi Yoshida

Shin-ichi Yoshida is credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 1999 to 2021, spanning 52 cards. Work appears across Neo Discovery and Neo Destiny, with strong representation in Aquapolis. The look favors vibrant, contrasting color and clear, character-forward staging.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Dark Venusaur card captures a moment where this imposing Pokémon stands amidst a lush, verdant backdrop, its massive flower looming overhead. With a slightly menacing expression, it embodies the duality of beauty and danger, suggesting that its vibrant colors hide a more sinister side. The atmosphere feels heavy with the scent of the surrounding flora, hinting at the potent abilities it possesses. This snapshot invites viewers to ponder the balance between nature's allure and its hidden threats.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 19, 2026.

Rarity Promo
Card Type Grass
Era
Other
Release
01/12/2002

Horrid Pollen

30

Flip 2 coins. If 1 is heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep and Poisoned. If both are heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused and Poisoned. If both are tails, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed and Poisoned.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost