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Bulbasaur SM198

Name: Bulbasaur #SM198 - SM Black Star Promos | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: smp-SM198
Price: 16.55 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Sun & Moon Black Star Promos Released: Feb 3, 2017

Pokémon

Grass Type Promo Evolves To: Ivysaur

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16.55 $1.67 (11.22%)

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16.55 $1.67 (11.22%)

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8.19 $0.12 (1.49%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	59.00	—	x3.6
PSA9	16.59	—	x1.0
PSA8	14.47	—	x0.9
PSA7	8.64	—	x0.5

About Bulbasaur

A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Bulbasaur
National Pokédex #1
Card Number SM198
Card RarityPromo
IllustratorMPC Film
Release Date03/02/2017
SeriesSun & Moon
Expansion Sun & Moon Black Star Promos
Evolves To
Ivysaur
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Grass
Health Points70 HP
Weakness Fire ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Ram10
Vine Whip50

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Bulbasaur peering curiously from behind a tree trunk, surrounded by a lush forest environment, its large eyes reflecting cautious curiosity as it blends seamlessly with the natural greenery.

Playability Overview

Bulbasaur serves as a sturdy early-game attacker with moderate damage and retreat cost, offering solid support in building up Grass-type strategies but lacking advanced abilities for late-game impact.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Curious EncounterThis Bulbasaur has such a playful look, peeking out with a cheeky expression. It feels like it’s part of a “Nature's Play” page, where other Pokémon can be seen exploring. Its vibrant green color and the whimsical scene make it a perfect fit next to similar playful Pokémon, like Oddish or Caterpie.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Playful / Bright Green / Nature Exploration / Curious Creatures