Bulbasaur Pokémon card #45
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Crystal Guardians·EX series·#45

Bulbasaur #45

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As card #45 in Crystal Guardians, Bulbasaur is a Common Pokémon card worth about $136.50 ungraded.

Market value
$136.50
Cardmarket (EUR)
€5.96
Print variants
2
7d trend
▲ 132.8%
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Bulbasaur #45 today, you'd net about
$136.50after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $136.50Cardmarket $129.32Whatnot $121.32TCGplayer $118.80eBay $118.11

Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.

Sell or hold?▲ 132.8%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Bulbasaur #45 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Bulbasaur at a glance

  • Live market value $136.50 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
  • 7-day average €8.24; 30-day average €3.54.
  • Rarity tier — Common.
  • Cardmarket values it at €5.96 (EUR).
  • Set: Crystal Guardians (EX, 2006).
Market prices

Bulbasaur price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Bulbasaur #45.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Reverse Holofoiltop
$136.50
TCGplayer market
Low
$90.00
Mid
$150.00
High
—
Normal
$12.33
TCGplayer market
Low
$3.73
Mid
$8.00
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€5.96
Avg sold
€3.65
Lowest NM
€0.10
7-day avg
€8.24
30-day avg
€3.54

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.

Deal check

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Live market value$136.50
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Overview

About Bulbasaur #45

Bulbasaur is the #45 of 100 card in Crystal Guardians, a classic-era set released in 2006 as part of the EX series. A Grass-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.

Artwork is by Sumiyoshi Kizuki; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $136.50, spanning $90.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.

Card facts

Set
Crystal Guardians
Series
EX
Number
#45 / 100
Rarity
Common
Illustrator
Sumiyoshi Kizuki
HP
50
Type
Grass
Subtype
Basic
Released
2006/08/30
Card text

Bulbasaur attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Bulbasaur #45 — the playability layer behind the price.

Colorless

Tackle

10
Grass

Poisonpowder

The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Battle stats

Weakness
Psychic ×2
Retreat cost
—
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Bulbasaur price analysis

What drives the current market value of Bulbasaur #45.

By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($136.50), Normal ($12.33) — 2 versions in total.

As a $136.50 card it trades like a collectible asset, with the exact printing driving most of the value.

At $136.50 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.

On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €5.96, with an average sold price of €3.65 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.10.

Price trend

Bulbasaur price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $113.25▲ 20.5% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $136.50

Recent sales average €8.24 over 7 days versus €3.54 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+132.8%).

Single-day average: €1.33; Cardmarket trend price €5.96.

Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $113.25–$136.50. The most recent snapshot of $136.50 sits 100% up that range.

Day to day the price swings by roughly 6.3% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.

The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€1.33
7-day avg€8.24
30-day avg€3.54
Trend price€5.96

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▲ $17.86 (+15.1%)New recorded high
All-time high
$136.50
All-time low
$113.25
Off all-time high
-0%
0 days since high
Since first snapshot
+20.5%
Max drawdown
-0%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
6.3%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$136.50
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
100%
low $113.25high $136.50

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Bulbasaur?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

On a $136.50 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $118.11 via eBay's default tier, $118.80 on TCGplayer, $129.32 on Cardmarket, $121.32 on Whatnot and $136.50 selling directly — a $18.39 spread after fees and typical shipping.

As a common card, Bulbasaur sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.

Your sale

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Bulbasaur #45.

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Best net payout$136.50
Spread across platforms$18.39
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$18.3913.5%$118.11Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$17.7013.0%$118.80Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$7.185.3%$129.32Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$136.50Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$15.1811.1%$121.32Sell on Whatnot →

Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Bulbasaur?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Bulbasaur #45 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.

Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.

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Should you grade this?
Strong grading candidate

At $136.50 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $375.64 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $102.50. You need a graded sale of $182.48 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $169.07 (95.8% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$118.76
Net as PSA 9
$221.26
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$494.40
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$182.48
Expected value
$287.83
Expected profit
$169.07
95.8% ROI

Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.

Set context

Bulbasaur within Crystal Guardians

By market value Bulbasaur sits at #14 of 93 in Crystal Guardians (set median $37.50).

That is 264% above the middle of the set — a top-86% position.

The set's top card is Alakazam Star (#99), valued at $1,429.50.

Rank in set
#14
of 93 tracked
Set median
$37.50
Rarity
Common
Series
EX
Full Crystal Guardians report →
Value drivers

What makes Bulbasaur valuable

  • As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Bulbasaur is sought by players and collectors alike.
  • Classic-era cards like Bulbasaur (2006) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
  • At $136.50 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
  • Artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
  • Bulbasaur is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Bulbasaur

  • For Bulbasaur, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Bulbasaur can realise well above the $90.00 low end.
  • Bulk lots of Bulbasaur can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • Because it is a Pokémon card, Bulbasaur has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€8.24 and €3.54) to time entries and exits.
FAQ

Bulbasaur value questions

What is the value of Bulbasaur?

Bulbasaur trades near $136.50 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $90.00–—; Cardmarket shows €5.96.

Will Bulbasaur hold its value?

As a classic-era Common card it is trending up in the short term (132.8% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.

What rarity is Bulbasaur?

Bulbasaur is a Common card from Crystal Guardians (EX series, 2006). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.

Which versions of Bulbasaur are there?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($136.50), Normal ($12.33). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Bulbasaur?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $136.50. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

Why does Bulbasaur cost what it does?

Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki also matters to collector demand.

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