Ivysaur
Base Set 2 · 044/130 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Zestaw
Base Set 2Numer
044/130
Rzadkość
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
1,012
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Ivysaur
Ivysaur is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 044/130 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Ivysaur Price Analysis
The current market price for Ivysaur from Base Set 2 is $3.75 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $2.00 to a high of $3.62. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $32.00 — approximately 8.5x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $14.99. Over the past 30 days, Ivysaur has increased in value by +16.8%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (1,012+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Ivysaur
Professional grading is available for Ivysaur and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 9 5, CGC 10, CGC 4 5, CGC 5 5, CGC 6 5, CGC 7, CGC 7 5, CGC 8 5. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $6.79 | $6.79 | $6.79 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $3.51 | $3.51 | $3.51 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $8.88 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $8.69 | $23.74 | $23.74 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $9.95 | $22.33 | $22.33 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $13.04 | $17.99 | $17.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $13.52 | $43.13 | $43.13 | 19 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $14.99 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.51 | $0.45 | $0.45 | 61 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.60 | $2.92 | $2.92 | 170 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.14 | $4.05 | 293 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.75 | $2.00 | $3.62 | 292 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.81 | $0.91 | $0.91 | 68 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 3 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.59 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $13.50 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $3.75 | $3.75 | $3.75 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.50 | $3.05 | $3.05 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $32.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $1.25 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $8.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $9.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.74 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 6 |
Is Ivysaur a Good Investment?
Uncommon cards like Ivysaur typically hold steady value as part of complete set collections rather than as standalone investment pieces. 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.
