Bulbasaur
Crystal Guardians · 45/100 · Common
Current Prices
Numara
45/100
Nadirlik
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
101
Last Updated
Mar 12, 2026
About Bulbasaur
Bulbasaur is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 45/100 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.
Bulbasaur Price Analysis
The current market price for Bulbasaur from Crystal Guardians is $8.27 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $5.90 to a high of $7.56. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $202.50 — approximately 24.5x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $79.99. Over the past 30 days, Bulbasaur has increased in value by +20.4%, indicating growing demand among collectors. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 101 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 8 5, BGS 9, BGS 9 5, CGC 10, CGC 7 5, PSA 10, PSA 4, PSA 5. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, HEAVILY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.64 | $1.64 | $1.64 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.32 | $3.30 | $4.99 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $8.27 | $5.90 | $7.56 | 10 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $2.18 | $2.18 | $2.18 | 1 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.46 | $4.46 | $4.46 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $9.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 10 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $40.00 | $59.75 | $59.75 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $17.99 | $17.99 | $17.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.88 | $2.25 | $3.29 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.41 | $1.00 | $2.30 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $36.18 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $8.99 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $34.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $20.00 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $79.99 | $109.99 | $109.99 | 21 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $202.50 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 13 |
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. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. 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.
