Bulbasaur (Japanese)
smP2: Great Detective Pikachu · 002/024 · Common
Current Prices
Number
002/024
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 002/024. 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, 002/024) is worth around $2.98 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.98, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $2.94. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $31.00 — about 10x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $17.50.
Is It Worth Grading Bulbasaur (Japanese)?
Grading Bulbasaur (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.98) and a PSA 10 ($31.00) is about $28.02 — a 10x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $17.50, CGC 10 $20.50, CGC 9.5 $11.50. 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 | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.52 | $4.52 | $4.52 | 24 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $11.50 | $10.50 | $12.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.94 | $2.94 | $2.94 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.98 | $2.98 | $2.98 | 88 |
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.
