Bulbasaur
Crystal Guardians · 46/100 · Common
Current Prices
Number
46/100
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Bulbasaur Worth?
Bulbasaur (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the Crystal Guardians set, card number 46/100. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Bulbasaur Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Bulbasaur (Crystal Guardians, 46/100) is worth around $23.15 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $23.15, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $8.75. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $23.15, Lightly Played $31.21, Moderately Played $14.70, Heavily Played $6.49, Damaged $8.75 — 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 $598.00 — about 26x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $98.51.
Is It Worth Grading Bulbasaur?
Grading Bulbasaur can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($23.15) and a PSA 10 ($598.00) is about $574.85 — a 26x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $98.51, CGC 10 $137.11, CGC 9.5 $27.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 9 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.37 | $4.37 | $4.37 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $137.11 | $137.11 | $137.11 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $28.52 | $28.52 | $28.52 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $598.00 | $598.00 | $598.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $39.98 | $39.98 | $39.98 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $65.00 | $60.00 | $70.00 | 16 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $98.51 | $98.51 | $98.51 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $8.75 | $8.75 | $8.75 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $6.49 | $6.49 | $6.49 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $31.21 | $48.72 | $50.00 | 21 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $14.70 | $14.70 | $14.70 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $23.15 | $23.15 | $23.15 | 36 |
Is Bulbasaur a Good Buy?
As a common, Bulbasaur holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Bulbasaur's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
