| Set | Base Set |
| Card number | 44 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 40 |
| Artist | Mitsuhiro Arita |
| Released | Jan 1999 |
Bulbasaur #44 Value (Base Set)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 5, 2026.
Bulbasaur, a common card from the 1999 Base Set, showcases Mitsuhiro Arita’s well-known artwork. It ranks solidly among the 307 cards and remains a recognizable choice within the starter Pokemon lineup.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $2.75 |
| TCGplayer mid price (USD) | $1.27 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €850.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €31.02 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €39.05 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 54 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $358.34 |
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Bulbasaur #44: rarity, grading and trend
Bulbasaur #44 is a Common Pokémon card from Base Set, the Base era (1999). It ranks as number 8 by price out of 307 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. A PSA 10 sells for about 130x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price fell -4.2%, from $2.87 to $2.75. The sold listings below show 10 recent eBay sales, the best check on what buyers actually pay. The illustration is by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 10 | $117.70 | 2 |
| ACE | 9 | $24.04 | 3 |
| CGC | 10 | $178.28 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $62.70 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $141.99 | 2 |
| CGC | 7 | $17.92 | 2 |
| PSA | 10 | $358.34 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $71.67 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $89.59 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $31.35 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Bulbasaur price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €850.00 | $2.75 |
| Sep 2026 | €925.00 | $3.02 |
| Aug 2026 | €819.35 | $2.91 |
| Jul 2026 | €378.61 | $2.43 |
| Jun 2026 | €3.84 | $2.05 |
Recent eBay sold listings
| Listing | Grade | Sold price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 POKEMON BASE SET UNLIMITED #44 BULBASAUR PSA 9 | PSA 9 | $31.35 | Sep 18, 2026 |
| 1999 POKEMON BASE SET UNLIMITED #44 BULBASAUR PSA 9 | PSA 9 | $30.61 | Sep 18, 2026 |
| 1999 POKEMON BASE SET UNLIMITED #44 BULBASAUR PSA 10 | PSA 10 | $340.43 | Sep 18, 2026 |
| 1999 Bulbasaur Pokemon TCG Base Set Card 44/102 PSA 8 | PSA 8 | $57.90 | Sep 18, 2026 |
| PSA 9 MINT 1999 BASE SET POKÉMON BULBASAUR 44/102 #44 WOTC TCG GRADED | PSA 9 | $78.70 | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Pokémon Bulbasaur Shadowless PSA 9 Base Set 44/102 Vintage 1999 WOTC | PSA 9 | $71.67 | Sep 17, 2026 |
| PSA 9 Bulbasaur (1st Ed. - GREY STAMP Error) Base Set 44/102 Pokemon C | PSA 9 | $1,344 | Sep 17, 2026 |
| CGC 9.5 MINT+ Bulbasaur 44/102 Base Set Shadowless Pokemon Card | CGC 9.5 | $89.58 | Sep 17, 2026 |
| CGC 9 MINT Bulbasaur 44/102 Base Set Shadowless Pokemon Card | CGC 9 | $62.70 | Sep 17, 2026 |
| CGC 9.5 MINT+ Bulbasaur 44/102 Base Set Shadowless Pokemon Card | CGC 9.5 | $89.58 | Sep 17, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Bulbasaur #44 worth on Oct 5, 2026?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $2.75, a PSA 10 sells for around $358.34 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €850.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Bulbasaur #44 worth?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a PSA 10 Bulbasaur #44 sells for about $358.34 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $2.75 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Bulbasaur #44 rare?
Bulbasaur #44 is printed at Common rarity and ranks number 8 by price among the 307 cards in Base Set. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Bulbasaur #44 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -4.2% to about $2.75. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Bulbasaur #44 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 130.3x raw ($355.59 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Bulbasaur I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (44) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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