Bulbasaur Pokémon card #46
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Crystal Guardians·EX series·#46

Bulbasaur #46

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From Crystal Guardians, Bulbasaur (#46) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $60.72 on TCGplayer today.

Market value
$60.72
Cardmarket (EUR)
€1.65
Print variants
2
7d trend
▲ 18.3%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Bulbasaur #46 today, you'd net about
$60.72after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $60.72Cardmarket $57.33Whatnot $53.80TCGplayer $52.68eBay $52.37

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?▲ 18.3%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Bulbasaur #46 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Bulbasaur at a glance

  • Trades around $60.72 on TCGplayer.
  • Short-term trend 18.3% (7d vs 30d).
  • Cardmarket values it at €1.65 (EUR).
  • From Crystal Guardians (EX), released 2006.
  • Common rarity.
Market prices

Bulbasaur price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Bulbasaur #46.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Reverse Holofoiltop
$60.72
TCGplayer market
Low
$75.99
Mid
$134.97
High
—
Normal
$4.20
TCGplayer market
Low
$1.40
Mid
$4.20
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€1.65
Avg sold
€1.93
Lowest NM
€0.10
7-day avg
€2.59
30-day avg
€2.19

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Live market value$60.72
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Overview

About Bulbasaur #46

Bulbasaur is the #46 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.

Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $60.72, with listings from $75.99 to —.

Card facts

Set
Crystal Guardians
Series
EX
Number
#46 / 100
Rarity
Common
Illustrator
Kagemaru Himeno
HP
50
Type
Grass
Subtype
Basic
Pokédex
#1
Released
2006/08/30
Card text

Bulbasaur attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Bulbasaur #46 — the playability layer behind the price.

Colorless

Growth

Attach a Grass Energy card from your hand to Bulbasaur.

GrassColorless

Vine Whip

20

Battle stats

Weakness
Fire ×2
Retreat cost
—
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Bulbasaur price analysis

What drives the current market value of Bulbasaur #46.

TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($60.72), Normal ($4.20).

This $60.72 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.

This $60.72 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.

In EUR, Bulbasaur trends at €1.65 on Cardmarket (avg sold €1.93, lowest NM €0.10).

Price trend

Bulbasaur price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $65.98▼ 8% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $60.72

Recent sales average €2.59 over 7 days versus €2.19 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+18.3%).

Single-day average: €2.54; Cardmarket trend price €1.65.

Bulbasaur has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $60.72 to $65.98; the latest value sits at 0% of that recorded range and 8% below the high set October 15, 2026.

Recorded volatility runs near 3.8% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 8% over the tracked window.

The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€2.54
7-day avg€2.59
30-day avg€2.19
Trend price€1.65

Price fingerprint

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

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▼ $5.26 (-8.0%)New recorded low
All-time high
$65.98
All-time low
$60.72
Off all-time high
-8%
11 days since high
Since first snapshot
-8.0%
Max drawdown
-8%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
3.8%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$60.72
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
0%
low $60.72high $65.98

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.

The $60.72 market translates to a net of about $52.37 (eBay), $52.68 (TCGplayer), $57.33 (Cardmarket), $53.80 (Whatnot) or $60.72 (direct). That $8.35 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.

With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.

Your sale

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Bulbasaur #46.

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Best net payout$60.72
Spread across platforms$8.35
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$8.3513.7%$52.37Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$8.0413.2%$52.68Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$3.395.6%$57.33Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$60.72Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$6.9211.4%$53.80Sell 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 #46 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 $60.72 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $118.48 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $12.82. You need a graded sale of $106.70 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $42.60 (42.3% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$52.83
Net as PSA 9
$65.65
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$171.31
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$106.70
Expected value
$95.43
Expected profit
$42.60
42.3% 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

Bulbasaur ranks #33 of 93 tracked Crystal Guardians cards by market value, against a set median of $37.50.

It sits in the top 66% of the checklist on price.

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

Rank in set
#33
of 93 tracked
Set median
$37.50
Rarity
Common
Series
EX
Full Crystal Guardians report →
Value drivers

What makes Bulbasaur valuable

  • Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
  • Its Grass typing means Bulbasaur has a dual collector-and-player audience.
  • At $60.72 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
  • Classic-era (2006) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
  • Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Bulbasaur

  • For Bulbasaur, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€2.59 and €2.19) to time entries and exits.
  • Bulk lots of Bulbasaur can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • Crystal Guardians was released in 2006; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Bulbasaur can realise well above the $75.99 low end.
FAQ

Bulbasaur value questions

How much is Bulbasaur worth?

Bulbasaur trades near $60.72 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $75.99–—; Cardmarket shows €1.65.

Is Bulbasaur a good investment?

Short-term momentum is rising (+18.3%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.

How rare 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 ($60.72), Normal ($4.20). 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 $60.72. 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 Bulbasaur?

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

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