Bulbasaur #54
🔥 Hot MoveAs card #54 in FireRed & LeafGreen, Bulbasaur is a Common Pokémon card worth about $138.32 ungraded.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
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.
Demand for Bulbasaur #54 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Bulbasaur at a glance
- Rarity: Common.
- Recent averages: €9.33 (7d), €6.33 (30d).
- FireRed & LeafGreen, EX series, 2004.
- Trades around $138.32 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket values it at €7.84 (EUR).
Bulbasaur price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Bulbasaur #54.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $399.99
- Mid
- $399.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $9.61
- Mid
- $15.63
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Bulbasaur #54
Bulbasaur is the #54 of 112 card in FireRed & LeafGreen, a classic-era set released in 2004 as part of the EX series. The card carries 50 HP and Grass typing, with a Basic designation.
Artwork is by Atsuko Nishida; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $138.32, spanning $399.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- FireRed & LeafGreen
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #54 / 112
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #1
- Released
- 2004/09/01
Bulbasaur attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Bulbasaur #54 — the playability layer behind the price.
Sleep Poison
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Razor Leaf
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Bulbasaur price analysis
What drives the current market value of Bulbasaur #54.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($138.32), Normal ($15.63).
At $138.32 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
$138.32 places Bulbasaur in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €7.84, with an average sold price of €7.57 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.55.
Bulbasaur price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €9.33, 47.4% above the 30-day average of €6.33.
Latest daily average €2.39 against a trend price of €7.84.
Bulbasaur has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $138.32 to $138.32; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Bulbasaur?
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Selling Bulbasaur at $138.32 nets roughly $119.69 on eBay, $120.38 on TCGplayer, $131.05 via Cardmarket, $122.94 on Whatnot or $138.32 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $18.63.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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Should you grade Bulbasaur?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Bulbasaur #54 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.
At $138.32 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $381.18 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $104.40. You need a graded sale of $184.30 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $171.77 (96.3% return on cost basis).
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.
Bulbasaur within FireRed & LeafGreen
Within FireRed & LeafGreen it is the #21 most valuable of 109 tracked cards; the set median is $41.74.
That is 231% above the middle of the set — a top-82% position.
The set's top card is Gengar ex (#108), valued at $1,399.99.
What makes Bulbasaur valuable
- Atsuko Nishida illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Priced at $138.32 with thin supply, Bulbasaur sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Bulbasaur comes from the classic era (2004), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- At Common rarity, Bulbasaur is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Bulbasaur is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Bulbasaur
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€9.33 and €6.33) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $138.32 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Bulbasaur can realise well above the $399.99 low end.
- Bulk lots of Bulbasaur can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- FireRed & LeafGreen was released in 2004; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Bulbasaur value questions
How much is Bulbasaur worth?
Bulbasaur trades near $138.32 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $399.99–—; Cardmarket shows €7.84.
Is Bulbasaur a good investment?
Short-term momentum is rising (+47.4%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Bulbasaur rare?
Bulbasaur is a Common card from FireRed & LeafGreen (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Bulbasaur have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($138.32), Normal ($15.63). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Bulbasaur?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $138.32. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Bulbasaur's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
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