| Set | SM Black Star Promos |
| Card number | SM198 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 70 |
| Artist | MPC Film |
| Released | Feb 2017 |
Bulbasaur #SM198 Value (SM Black Star Promos)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Bulbasaur, as a Sun & Moon Black Star Promo, features MPC Film artwork from 2017. As one of the original starter Pokémon, it sits in a solid mid-level price rank within the broad promo set, highlighting steady collector interest.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $19.12 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €6.18 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €15.21 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €12.08 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 157 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $357.38 |
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Bulbasaur #SM198: rarity, grading and trend
Bulbasaur #SM198 is a Promo Pokémon card from SM Black Star Promos, the Sun & Moon era (2017). It ranks as number 172 by price out of 310 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 19x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price rose +8.1%, from $17.69 to $19.12. The illustration is by MPC Film.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 10 | $372.27 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $357.38 | 3 |
| PSA | 9 | $44.67 | 1 |
| PSA | 8 | $29.48 | 3 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Bulbasaur price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €6.18 | $19.12 |
| Oct 2026 | €8.06 | $18.01 |
| Sep 2026 | €8.43 | $17.75 |
| Aug 2026 | €9.13 | $13.69 |
| Jul 2026 | €9.27 | $5.09 |
| Jun 2026 | €7.29 | $5.09 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Bulbasaur #SM198 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $19.12, a PSA 10 sells for around $357.38 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €6.18. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Bulbasaur #SM198 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Bulbasaur #SM198 sells for about $357.38 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $19.12 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Bulbasaur #SM198 rare?
Bulbasaur #SM198 is printed at Promo rarity and ranks number 172 by price among the 310 cards in SM Black Star Promos. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Bulbasaur #SM198 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it rose +8.1% to about $19.12. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Bulbasaur #SM198 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 18.7x raw ($338.26 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 (SM198) 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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