Erika's Bulbasaur #39
📉 Dip AlertErika's Bulbasaur #39 sits in the Gym series and carries a live market value of $11.69, 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.
Erika's Bulbasaur #39 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Erika's Bulbasaur at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $11.69 (Unlimited).
- Recent averages: €13.37 (7d), €13.93 (30d).
- Uncommon rarity.
- Cardmarket trend price €16.39.
- Set: Gym Challenge (Gym, 2000).
Erika's Bulbasaur price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Erika's Bulbasaur #39.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $7.69
- Mid
- $12.81
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Erika's Bulbasaur #39
Printed as #39 in Gym Challenge, Erika's Bulbasaur belongs to the Gym series and dates to 2000. A Grass-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and currently trades at $11.69 for the Unlimited printing, with a low-to-high range of $7.69 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Gym Challenge
- Series
- Gym
- Number
- #39 / 132
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #1
- Released
- 2000/10/16
Erika's Bulbasaur attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Erika's Bulbasaur #39 — the playability layer behind the price.
Sleep Seed
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Errand-Running
Flip a coin. If heads, you may search your deck for a Trainer card. Show it to your opponent and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Erika's Bulbasaur price analysis
What drives the current market value of Erika's Bulbasaur #39.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Unlimited ($11.69) — 1 version in total.
In the $11.69 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $11.69 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket values Erika's Bulbasaur at a trend of €16.39, an average sold price of €14.50 and a near-mint floor of €3.69.
Erika's Bulbasaur price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €13.37 against a 30-day average of €13.93 (-4%).
Latest daily average €9.25 against a trend price of €16.39.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Erika's Bulbasaur, with a recorded low of $11.69 and high of $42.13; current value is at 0% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 30.9% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 72.3%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
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 Erika's Bulbasaur?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Erika's Bulbasaur at $11.69 nets roughly $9.84 on eBay, $9.90 on TCGplayer, $10.76 via Cardmarket, $10.12 on Whatnot or $11.69 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.85.
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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Should you grade Erika's Bulbasaur?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Erika's Bulbasaur #39 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $11.69 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 $57.67 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-47.5% 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.
Erika's Bulbasaur within Gym Challenge
By market value Erika's Bulbasaur sits at #33 of 54 in Gym Challenge (set median $15.29).
It sits in the top 41% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Erika's Venusaur (#4), valued at $779.45.
What makes Erika's Bulbasaur valuable
- Erika's Bulbasaur is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- As a Grass-type Pokémon card, Erika's Bulbasaur is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Artwork by Ken Sugimori is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Erika's Bulbasaur dates to 2000, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- With steady supply, Erika's Bulbasaur is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
Buying & selling Erika's Bulbasaur
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€13.37 and €13.93) to time entries and exits.
- Gym Challenge was released in 2000; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Bulk lots of Erika's Bulbasaur can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Erika's Bulbasaur can realise well above the $7.69 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Unlimited market of $11.69 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Erika's Bulbasaur value questions
How much is Erika's Bulbasaur worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $11.69 for the Unlimited printing, with a low of $7.69 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €16.39.
Is Erika's Bulbasaur a good investment?
Short-term momentum is softening (-4%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Erika's Bulbasaur?
Erika's Bulbasaur is a Uncommon card from Gym Challenge (Gym series, 2000). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Erika's Bulbasaur have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Unlimited ($11.69). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Erika's Bulbasaur sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $11.69. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Erika's Bulbasaur's value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the vintage-era Gym set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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