Bulbasaur
FireRed & LeafGreen · 55/112 · Common
Current Prices
Number
55/112
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 FireRed & LeafGreen set, card number 55/112. 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 (FireRed & LeafGreen, 55/112) is worth around $56.81 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $56.81, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $19.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $56.81, Lightly Played $44.38, Moderately Played $33.32, Heavily Played $22.88, Damaged $19.99 — 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 $425.00 — about 7.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $155.50.
Is It Worth Grading Bulbasaur?
Grading Bulbasaur can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($56.81) and a PSA 10 ($425.00) is about $368.19 — a 7.5x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $155.50, CGC 10 $180.39, PSA 8 $79.95. 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 | DAMAGED | $12.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $28.99 | $28.99 | $28.99 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $180.39 | $180.39 | $180.39 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $102.00 | $102.00 | $102.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $425.00 | $425.00 | $425.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $79.95 | $79.95 | $79.95 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $155.50 | $155.50 | $155.50 | 21 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $22.88 | $22.88 | $22.88 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $44.38 | $44.38 | $44.38 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $33.32 | $33.32 | $33.32 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $56.81 | $56.81 | $56.81 | 59 |
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.
