Bulbasaur 44/102

Name: Bulbasaur #44 - Base | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base1-44
Price: 2.83 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Base Set Released: Jan 9, 1999

Pokémon

Grass Type Common Pull Rate: 1 in 5.3 packs (18.9%) Evolves To: Ivysaur

Raw Prices

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

2.83 $0.56 (16.52%)

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unlimited Shadowless

Found in Booster Packs

23.33 $1.52 (6.97%)

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first Edition Shadowless

Found in Booster Packs

314.83 $35.29 (12.62%)

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jumbo

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5.41 $0.12 (2.17%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	321.81	2.72%	x114
PSA9	56.78	3.83%	x20
PSA8.5	26.79	—	x9.5
PSA8	74.99	—	x26
PSA7	39.18	31.26%	x14

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	681.56	4.22%	x29
PSA9	130.64	3.67%	x5.6
PSA8.5	40.85	3.00%	x1.8
PSA8	69.03	70.78%	x3.0
PSA7	44.30	0.36%	x1.9

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	393.47	92.50%	x1.2
PSA9	649.99	—	x2.1
PSA8.5	365.00	—	x1.2
PSA8	50.00	—	x0.2
PSA7	339.41	1.52%	x1.1

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	200.88	—	x37
PSA9	42.13	—	x7.8
PSA8	30.48	—	x5.6
PSA7	25.00	—	x4.6

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
2,222
17.01%
$321.81
PSA 9 Mint
4,697
35.95%
$56.78
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
2,840
21.74%
$74.99
PSA 7 Near Mint
1,375
10.53%
$39.18
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
828
6.34%
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PSA 5 Excellent
614
4.70%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
242
1.85%
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PSA 3 Very Good
108
0.83%
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PSA 2 Good
46
0.35%
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PSA 1 Poor
56
0.43%
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Is Bulbasaur 44/102 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $2.83 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $35.44

$2.83

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$39.18

PSA 7 +$3.26

$74.99

PSA 8 +$34.41

$56.78

PSA 9 +$18.57

$321.81

PSA 10 +$249.14

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $2.83 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Population Report (PSA)

About Bulbasaur

A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. Thus, a plant sprouted and now grows with this Pokémon.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Bulbasaur
National Pokédex #[1]
Card Number 44/102
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
Release Date09/01/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Base Set
Evolves To
Ivysaur
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Grass
Health Points40 HP
Weakness Fire ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Leech Seed20
Unless all damage from this attack is prevented, you may remove 1 damage counter from Bulbasaur.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Bulbasaur lying low in a vibrant, grassy area surrounded by lush foliage and pink flowers, as steam or mist rises from the bulb on its back, blending nature with quiet vitality.

Playability Overview

Bulbasaur offers a strategic early-game option with its Leech Seed attack, allowing gradual self-healing while applying consistent damage, making it useful for stamina-based playstyles or setting up evolutions.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Spring AwakeningThis Bulbasaur has such a fresh and vibrant feel! The blooming flowers and bright colors suggest a perfect fit for a "New Beginnings" page. Pair it with other cards that capture that lively spring vibe, like Oddish or Chikorita, to create a harmonious nature scene.Additional Binder Suggestions: Garden / Fresh / Bright Colors / New Growth / Nature's Embrace

Bulbasaur 44/102