Question 1

What is the current market value of Bulbasaur #SM198?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Bulbasaur (SM Black Star Promos) sits near $8.76. Over the last 7 days it declined 4.6%. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($8.95) by 2.1%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $7.01 to $12.79 (66% spread), a high-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Promo.

Question 2

Is Bulbasaur #SM198 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Week-over-week movement is negative (4.6%); this leaves value 32% under the 90-day peak. With a 66% 90-day spread ($7.01-$12.79), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($8.95). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Bulbasaur #SM198 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Bulbasaur appears in SM Black Star Promos, released in 2017. Card flavor text reads: "A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Grass. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Attack line includes "Ram" and "Vine Whip". The card has a weakness to Fire. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Bulbasaur cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Bulbasaur often benchmark it against other Bulbasaur cards. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.59 to $6.41 (986% spread). The current card sits +236% versus the sampled alternative average of $2.61. Notable alternatives include Bulbasaur #44 (Base) at $6.41, Bulbasaur #67 (Base Set 2) at $3.79, Bulbasaur #68 (Legendary Collection) at $2.14, and Bulbasaur #1 (Dark Explorers) at $1.89.

Question 5

What set is Bulbasaur #SM198 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

SM Black Star Promos entered circulation in 2017. SM Black Star Promos is grouped under the Sun & Moon era. The checklist contains 250 cards, placing it in a large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 9 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Bulbasaur (#SM198) is one of the Promo prints in this expansion.

Bulbasaur #SM198

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