Question 1

What is the current market value of Bulbasaur #44?

Accepted Answer

Bulbasaur from Base is currently trading around $2.67. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at -1.4%. It is currently 7.5% below the 30-day average of $2.89. The 90-day window shows a floor near $2.05 and a peak around $3.54 (56% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Common.

Question 2

Is Bulbasaur #44 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Over the last 7 days, prices have remained stable at -1.4%, indicating a consolidation phase over sudden breakouts. The 90-day range spans $2.05 to $3.54 (56% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Current value is 7.5% below its 30-day reference ($2.89). Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +7424% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $42.13, while PSA 10 is $200.88.

Question 3

What is Bulbasaur #44 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

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". Fire weakness applies to this print. Retreat cost is 1 energy. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Bulbasaur cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Bulbasaur printings create a useful comparison set for Bulbasaur. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.21-$96.87, a 46029% band. Against the sample mean of $33.01, this card is -92%. Notable alternatives include Bulbasaur #1 (Pokémon GO) at $0.21, Bulbasaur #12 (POP Series 2) at $39.56, Bulbasaur #1 (Shining Legends) at $0.67, and Bulbasaur #166 (151) at $96.87.

Question 5

What set is Bulbasaur #44 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

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 #44

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