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|recaption1=[[Pokémon Song Best Collection|Best Collection]] CD print<br>Illus. [[Ken Sugimori]]
|recaption1={{TCG|Unnumbered Promotional cards|Unnumbered Promotional}} print<br>Illus. [[Ken Sugimori]]
|species=Venusaur
|species=Venusaur
|evostage=Stage 2
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|effect=As often as you like during your turn ''(before your attack)'', you may take 1 {{e|Grass}} Energy card attached to 1 of your Pokémon and attach it to a different one. This power can't be used if {{tt|Venusaur|this Pokémon}} is {{TCG|Asleep}}, {{TCG|Confused}}, or {{TCG|Paralyzed}}.
|effect=As often as you like during your turn ''(before your attack)'', you may take 1 {{e|Grass}} Energy card attached to 1 of your Pokémon and attach it to a different one. This power can't be used if {{tt|Venusaur|this Pokémon}} is {{TCG|Asleep}}, {{TCG|Confused}}, or {{TCG|Paralyzed}}.
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|effect=As often as you like during your turn ''(before your attack)'', you may take 1 {{e|Grass}} Energy card attached to 1 of your Pokémon and attach it to a different one. This power can't be used if {{tt|Venusaur|this Pokémon}} is affected by a {{TCG|Special Condition}}.
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|jdex=あめの ふった よくじつは せなかの はなの かおりが つよまる。かおりに さそわれ ポケモンが あつまる。
|jdex=あめの ふった よくじつは せなかの はなの かおりが つよまる。かおりに さそわれ ポケモンが あつまる。
|transdex=A bewitching aroma wafts from its flower. The fragrance becalms those engaged in a battle.
|transdex=A bewitching aroma wafts from its flower. The fragrance becalms those engaged in a battle.
|}}
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==Release information==
==Release information==
This card was released in the English {{TCG|Base Set}} with artwork by [[Mitsuhiro Arita]], first originating from the Japanese {{TCG|Expansion Pack}}. In Japan, this card was released as a promotional card with different artwork by [[Ken Sugimori]]. It was first available through the "Trade Please" campaign that ran from February 10th to July 31st in 1998. A flyer included with the ''[[Let's Trade Please (CD)|Trade Please]]'' album by [[Suzukisan]] had to be mailed to MediaFactory along with any two Pokémon trading cards within the campaign period. The {{TCG ID|Please Trade|Please Trade|promo}} promotional card, as well as either this card, {{TCG ID|Base Set|Charizard|4}}, or {{TCG ID|Base Set|Blastoise|2}} would then be sent back, completing the trade. It was reprinted in the {{TCG|Intro Pack}} and again as part of the ''[[Pokémon Song Best Collection]]'' CD. These variants were never released in English. The Base Set print was reprinted in the English {{TCG|Base Set 2}} and {{TCG|Legendary Collection}} expansions.
This card was released in the English {{TCG|Base Set}} with artwork by [[Mitsuhiro Arita]], first originating from the Japanese {{TCG|Expansion Pack}}. In Japan, this card was released as an {{TCG|Unnumbered Promotional cards|Unnumbered Promotional card}} with different artwork by [[Ken Sugimori]]. It was first available through the Trade Please campaign that ran from February 10 to July 31 in 1998. Participants were required to mail a flyer included with copies of ''{{CD|Let's Trade Please|Trade Please}}'' by [[Suzukisan]] to MediaFactory along with any two Pokémon trading cards and a return envelope within the campaign period. Participants could select a "course" detailed on the flyer by writing in the appropriate space. The "A Course" included a {{TCG ID|Base Set|Charizard|4}} card and a {{TCG ID|Trade Please|Trade Please!|promo}} promotional card. The "B Course" included a {{TCG ID|Base Set|Blastoise|2}} card and the Trade Please! card. The "C Course" included a copy of this card and the Trade Please! card. MediaFactory would then send the two cards from the chosen course to the participant, completing the trade. This print was later reprinted in the {{TCG|Intro Pack}} and again as part of the ''[[Pokémon Song Best Collection]]'' CD. The Base Set print was reprinted in the English {{TCG|Base Set 2}} and {{TCG|Legendary Collection}} expansions.


===Gallery===
===Gallery===
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|illus1=Mitsuhiro Arita
|illus1=Mitsuhiro Arita
|image2=VenusaurBestCDPromo.jpg
|image2=VenusaurBestCDPromo.jpg
|caption2=''Best Collection'' CD print<br>Illus. [[Ken Sugimori]]
|caption2={{TCG|Unnumbered Promotional cards|Unnumbered Promotional}} print<br>Illus. [[Ken Sugimori]]
|}}
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
The Venusaur cards released via the "Trade Please" campaign and ''Pokémon Song Best Collection'' CD have the [[Pikachu Records]] logo in place of an expansion symbol.
The Unnumbered Promotional prints available through the Trade Please campaign and in the ''Pokémon Song Best Collection'' CD have the [[Pikachu Records]] logo in place of an expansion symbol.
===Origin===
===Origin===
{{m|SolarBeam}} is a [[move]] in the [[Pokémon games]] that {{p|Venusaur}} can learn. This card's English [[Pokédex]] entry comes from {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, though it is slightly reworded. The Japanese entry comes from {{game|Red and Green|s}}.
{{m|SolarBeam}} is a [[move]] in the [[Pokémon games]] that {{p|Venusaur}} can learn. This card's English [[Pokédex]] entry comes from {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, though it is slightly reworded. The Japanese entry comes from {{game|Red and Green|s}}.

Revision as of 15:03, 1 May 2017

Venusaur LV.67
フシギバナ Fushigibana
Grass
VenusaurBestCDPromo.jpg
Unnumbered Promotional print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
Evolution stage
Ivysaur
Stage 2 Pokémon
Evolves from Ivysaur
Card name Venusaur
Type Grass
HP 100
weakness
Fire×2
resistance
None
retreat cost
  
English expansion Base Set
Rarity Rare Holo
English card no. 15/102
Japanese expansion Expansion Pack
Japanese rarity Rare Holo
Japanese expansion Unnumbered Promotional cards
Japanese Deck Kit Intro Pack
Japanese Deck Bulbasaur Deck
Expansion Base Set 2
Rarity Rare Holo
English card no. 18/130
TCG GB1 set Evolution
TCG GB1 ID B03
TCG GB2 set Legendary Power
TCG GB2 ID B01
TCG GB2 set Promotion Card
TCG GB2 ID P01
Expansion Legendary Collection
Rarity Rare Holo
English card no. 18/110
For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Venusaur.

Venusaur (Japanese: フシギバナ Fushigibana) is a Grass-type Stage 2 Pokémon card. It was first released as part of the Base Set.

Card text

Base Set and Base Set 2 prints

Pokémon Power:
Energy Trans
エナジートランス
 
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may take 1 Grass Energy card attached to 1 of your Pokémon and attach it to a different one. This power can't be used if Venusaur is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
GrassGrassGrassGrass Solarbeam [create category]
ソーラービーム
60


Legendary Collection print

Pokémon Power:
Energy Trans
エナジートランス
 
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may take 1 Grass Energy card attached to 1 of your Pokémon and attach it to a different one. This power can't be used if Venusaur is affected by a Special Condition.
GrassGrassGrassGrass Solarbeam [create category]
ソーラービーム
60


Pokédex data

Grass
Grass
Venusaur - Seed Pokémon
No. Height Weight
003 6'7" (2.0 m) 221 lbs. (100.0 kg)
Pokédex entry
This plant blooms when it is absorbing solar energy. It stays on the move to seek sunlight.
あめの ふった よくじつは せなかの はなの かおりが つよまる。かおりに さそわれ ポケモンが あつまる。


Release information

This card was released in the English Base Set with artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, first originating from the Japanese Expansion Pack. In Japan, this card was released as an Unnumbered Promotional card with different artwork by Ken Sugimori. It was first available through the Trade Please campaign that ran from February 10 to July 31 in 1998. Participants were required to mail a flyer included with copies of Trade Please by Suzukisan to MediaFactory along with any two Pokémon trading cards and a return envelope within the campaign period. Participants could select a "course" detailed on the flyer by writing in the appropriate space. The "A Course" included a Charizard card and a Trade Please! promotional card. The "B Course" included a Blastoise card and the Trade Please! card. The "C Course" included a copy of this card and the Trade Please! card. MediaFactory would then send the two cards from the chosen course to the participant, completing the trade. This print was later reprinted in the Intro Pack and again as part of the Pokémon Song Best Collection CD. The Base Set print was reprinted in the English Base Set 2 and Legendary Collection expansions.

Gallery

VenusaurBaseSet15.jpg
Base Set print
Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
VenusaurBestCDPromo.jpg
Unnumbered Promotional print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori


Trivia

The Unnumbered Promotional prints available through the Trade Please campaign and in the Pokémon Song Best Collection CD have the Pikachu Records logo in place of an expansion symbol.

Origin

SolarBeam is a move in the Pokémon games that Venusaur can learn. This card's English Pokédex entry comes from Pokémon Red and Blue, though it is slightly reworded. The Japanese entry comes from Pokémon Red and Green.


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