Bulbasaur
ME01: Mega Evolution · 133/132 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
133/132
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
3,971
Last Updated
Mar 14, 2026
About Bulbasaur
Bulbasaur is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from ME01: Mega Evolution, numbered 133/132 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. With a mid-range market value, Bulbasaur is a solid addition to any collection and a card worth keeping in good condition.
Bulbasaur Price Analysis
The current market price for Bulbasaur from ME01: Mega Evolution is $20.59 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $12.49 to a high of $21.46. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $107.50 — approximately 5.2x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $28.00. Over the past 30 days, Bulbasaur has increased in value by +28.6%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (3,971+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Bulbasaur
Professional grading is available for Bulbasaur and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: ACE 10, BGS 9, BGS 9 5, CGC 10, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, CGC 9 5, PSA 10. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, MODERATELY PLAYED. Grading is worth considering for this card, especially if it is in excellent condition. The price difference between ungraded and a PSA 10 can be substantial at this tier.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.95 | $14.95 | $14.95 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $23.50 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $47.00 | $25.50 | $25.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $12.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $16.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $28.00 | $19.00 | $31.00 | 44 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $56.00 | $25.78 | $25.78 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $15.43 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $13.90 | $13.89 | $13.89 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $20.59 | $12.49 | $21.46 | 3,538 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $15.66 | $12.00 | $15.31 | 219 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $107.50 | $107.50 | $128.95 | 55 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $13.27 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 17 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $19.99 | $18.00 | $19.42 | 22 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $20.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 3 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $88.18 | $55.74 | $55.74 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $59.99 | $136.50 | $136.50 | 23 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $17.19 | $17.19 | $17.19 | 4 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $86.00 | $98.55 | $98.55 | 11 |
Is Bulbasaur a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Bulbasaur is in the category most targeted by both collectors and investors. Cards at this rarity tier have historically shown strong long-term appreciation. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
