Blastoise vs Venusaur: which is the better Pokémon TCG investment?

Comparing Blastoise (Base Set, 1999) and Venusaur (Base Set, 1999) as Pokémon TCG investments. PSA 10 bands, risk, and upside compared.

BlastoiseVenusaur
SetBase Set (1999)Base Set (1999)
RarityHolo RareHolo Rare
PSA 10 band$5,000-$12,000$2,500-$6,000
Raw band$800-$2,500$400-$1,200
Risk levelLowLow
Investment score4/54/5

Blastoise

Charizard's cheaper sibling. Strong nostalgia, lower price ceiling, much better PSA 10 supply.

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Venusaur

The least valuable of the Base Set starters but the best PSA 10 ROI of the three. Entry-level vintage holo.

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Detailed comparison coming soon.