Bulbasaur #44

Release year for Base is 1999. Series classification for this set is Base.

The checklist contains 102 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 27 years old and fits a legacy-era profile.

In the Base checklist, Bulbasaur occupies position #44 as a Common card.

Bulbasaur appears in Base, released in 1999. The printed flavor text states: "A strange seed was planted on its back at birth.

Thus, a plant sprouted and now grows with this Pokémon." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common.

Printed HP is 40. Energy typing is Grass.

It carries a Basic subtype designation. The printed attacks highlight "Leech Seed".

Current market pricing for Bulbasaur (Base) sits near $2.91. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at +1.8%.

It now sits 10.3% above its 30-day average of $2.64. The 90-day window shows a floor near $1.92 and a peak around $3.49 (54% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement.

The listed rarity for this print is Common.

Bulbasaur sits within a broader pool of Bulbasaur variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 4 sets.

Comparable prices currently cover $0.22-$104.11, a 47223% band. Against the sample mean of $39.34, this card is -93%.

Notable alternatives include Bulbasaur #SWSH303 (SWSH Black Star Promos) at $38.31, Bulbasaur #SWSH231 (SWSH Black Star Promos) at $7.82, Bulbasaur #46 (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) at $1.02, and Bulbasaur #143 (Stellar Crown) at $84.57.

Collector-focused market read: Weekly drift is minimal (+1.8%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. Observed 90-day bounds of $1.92 and $3.49 create a 54% band, matching a high-volatility profile.

Versus the 30-day average ($2.64), the card is trading 10.3% higher. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +8149% above the current raw benchmark.

PSA 9 is currently around $51.49, while PSA 10 is $240.05.