Question 1

What is the current market value of Bulbasaur #44?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Bulbasaur (Base) sits near $5.40. Compared with last week, pricing is 36.6% lower. Versus its 30-day baseline of $5.99, this card is now 9.9% lower. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $2.38 to $9.55 (133% spread), a high-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Common.

Question 2

Is Bulbasaur #44 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Week-over-week movement is negative (36.6%); this leaves value 43% under the 90-day peak. Observed 90-day bounds of $2.38 and $9.55 create a 133% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($5.99), the card is trading 9.9% lower. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

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. 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. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.79-$10.92, a 1282% band. Against the sample mean of $3.48, this card is +55%. Notable alternatives include Bulbasaur #67 (Base Set 2) at $3.79, Bulbasaur #68 (Legendary Collection) at $2.27, Bulbasaur #1 (Dark Explorers) at $2.26, and Bulbasaur #1 (Detective Pikachu) at $0.79.

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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