Bulbasaur (Japanese)
smP2: Great Detective Pikachu · 001/024 · Common
Current Prices
Number
001/024
Rarity
Common
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Bulbasaur (Japanese) Worth?
Bulbasaur (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the smP2: Great Detective Pikachu set, card number 001/024. 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Bulbasaur (Japanese) (smP2: Great Detective Pikachu, 001/024) is worth around $2.67 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.67, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $2.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $34.00 — about 13x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $21.99.
Is It Worth Grading Bulbasaur (Japanese)?
Grading Bulbasaur (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.67) and a PSA 10 ($34.00) is about $31.33 — a 13x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $21.99, CGC 10 $21.94, CGC 9.5 $5.50. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.75 | $1.75 | $1.75 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.01 | $4.01 | $4.01 | 13 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $8.01 | $8.01 | $8.01 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $21.94 | $21.94 | $21.94 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $21.99 | $21.99 | $21.99 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.67 | $2.67 | $2.67 | 52 |
Is Bulbasaur (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Bulbasaur (Japanese) 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 (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
