Ivysaur #44
📉 Dip AlertIvysaur #44 sits in the Base series and carries a live market value of $7.23, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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.
Ivysaur #44 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Ivysaur at a glance
- Short-term trend -45.3% (7d vs 30d).
- Set: Base Set 2 (Base, 2000).
- Current TCGplayer market value $7.23 (Normal).
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Cardmarket trend price €0.65.
Ivysaur price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Ivysaur #44.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $0.99
- Mid
- $2.50
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Ivysaur #44
Ivysaur is the #44 of 130 card in Base Set 2, a vintage-era set released in 2000 as part of the Base series. It is a Grass-type Pokémon with 60 HP, printed as Stage 1.
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. Its Normal printing is priced near $7.23, with listings from $0.99 to —.
“When the bulb on its back grows large, the Pokémon seems to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.”
Printed flavour text on the Base Set 2 #44 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #44 / 130
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Barboach
- Pokédex
- #2
- Released
- 2000/02/24
Ivysaur attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Ivysaur #44 — the playability layer behind the price.
Vine Whip
Poisonpowder
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Ivysaur price analysis
What drives the current market value of Ivysaur #44.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Normal ($7.23) — 1 version in total.
In the $7.23 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $7.23 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket values Ivysaur at a trend of €0.65, an average sold price of €3.15 and a near-mint floor of €0.50.
Ivysaur price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €3.33, 45.3% below the 30-day average of €6.09.
Latest daily average €1.88 against a trend price of €0.65.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $7.20–$7.33. The most recent snapshot of $7.23 sits 23% up that range, 1.4% under the October 19, 2026 high.
Daily moves average a volatility of 1.3%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 1.4%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Ivysaur?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Ivysaur at $7.23 nets roughly $5.97 on eBay, $6.01 on TCGplayer, $6.52 via Cardmarket, $6.14 on Whatnot or $7.23 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.26.
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 Ivysaur?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Ivysaur #44 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 $7.23 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $53.21 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-59.6% 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.
Ivysaur within Base Set 2
Ivysaur ranks #24 of 27 tracked Base Set 2 cards by market value, against a set median of $35.56.
It sits in the top 15% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Charizard (#4), valued at $433.98.
What makes Ivysaur valuable
- Ivysaur dates to 2000, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- Ken Sugimori illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Its Grass typing means Ivysaur has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying & selling Ivysaur
- For Ivysaur, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Ivysaur has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Ivysaur can realise well above the $0.99 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€3.33 and €6.09) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $7.23 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Ivysaur value questions
What is the value of Ivysaur?
Live pricing puts the Normal print at $7.23 (low $0.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €0.65.
Should I buy Ivysaur?
Short-term momentum is softening (-45.3%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Ivysaur?
Ivysaur is a Uncommon card from Base Set 2 (Base series, 2000). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Ivysaur have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($7.23). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Ivysaur sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $7.23. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Ivysaur?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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