Bulbasaur
Base Set (Shadowless) · 044/102 · Common
Current Prices
Numero
044/102
Rarità
Common
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
279
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Bulbasaur
Bulbasaur is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 044/102 in the expansion. This is the 1st_Edition variant. As a premium-valued card, Bulbasaur is worth protecting in a sleeve and top-loader at minimum — professional grading may further enhance its value.
Bulbasaur Price Analysis
The current market price for Bulbasaur from Base Set (Shadowless) is $217.32 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $208.94 to a high of $208.94. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $2,800 — approximately 12.9x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $825.00. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a +4.0% change. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 279 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Bulbasaur
Professional grading is available for Bulbasaur and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 7 5, BGS 8 5, CGC 10, CGC 4 5, CGC 5, CGC 5 5, CGC 6 5, CGC 7 5. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this value, professional grading is strongly recommended. A high grade can significantly increase the card's market value and provides authentication and protection.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | PSA 4 | $81.00 | $105.06 | $105.06 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $59.89 | $59.89 | $59.89 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $177.41 | $161.74 | $161.74 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $217.32 | $208.94 | $208.94 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $69.19 | $59.03 | $59.03 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $100.97 | $100.97 | $100.97 | 16 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $79.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $66.61 | $66.61 | $66.61 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $81.00 | $81.00 | $81.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $149.99 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $195.00 | $159.50 | $159.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $595.00 | $699.99 | $699.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $2,800 | $3,800 | $3,800 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $145.00 | $115.00 | $115.00 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $240.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $555.00 | $374.99 | $374.99 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $40.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $825.00 | $845.00 | $845.00 | 28 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $44.95 | $19.14 | $70.75 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.99 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 5 |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $438.00 | $438.00 | $438.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $260.96 | $350.00 | $350.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $149.99 | $149.99 | $149.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 | 6 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $159.98 | $157.50 | $157.50 | 27 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $200.00 | $210.00 | $240.00 | 12 |
Is Bulbasaur a Good Investment?
As a common card, Bulbasaur's individual collectible value is modest, though complete sets including all commons can be valuable. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. 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.
