Bulbasaur
Base Set · 044/102 · Common
Current Prices
Set
Base SetNumber
044/102
Rarity
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Bulbasaur Worth?
Bulbasaur is a Common card from the Base Set set, card number 044/102. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Bulbasaur Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Bulbasaur (Base Set, 044/102) is worth around $2.72 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.72, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.44. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.72, Lightly Played $1.30, Moderately Played $0.80, Heavily Played $0.48, Damaged $0.44 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $245.61 — about 90x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $41.00.
Is It Worth Grading Bulbasaur?
Grading Bulbasaur can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.72) and a PSA 10 ($245.61) is about $242.89 — a 90x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $41.00, CGC 10 $60.00, CGC 9.5 $34.00. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.00 | $0.99 | $3.00 | 9 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.24 | $2.24 | $2.24 | 63 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.30 | $1.30 | $1.30 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.60 | $2.60 | $2.60 | 59 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $32.50 | $32.50 | $32.50 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 34 |
| ebay | CGC 3 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $9.38 | $9.38 | $9.38 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $245.61 | $245.61 | $245.61 | 37 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $17.49 | $14.99 | $19.99 | 21 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $12.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $22.50 | $22.50 | $22.50 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 25 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 37 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 | 37 |
| ebay | PSA 9 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $31.30 | $31.30 | $31.30 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 5 | $40.53 | $40.53 | $40.53 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.44 | $0.10 | $0.66 | 672 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.48 | $0.35 | $0.55 | 759 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.30 | $0.47 | $2.75 | 3,418 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.80 | $0.24 | $2.70 | 2,397 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.72 | $0.75 | $5.99 | 2,495 |
Is Bulbasaur a Good Buy?
As a common, Bulbasaur holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Bulbasaur's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
