Bulbasaur Base Set Common Pokémon card — value and price

Bulbasaur

Base Set · Common
Pokémon pkm:base1-44 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$4.44
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $2.44 – $7.37.
▲ 66% · 47d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$4.01
Never pay above $4.25
Optimal sell
$5.08
Never sell below $4.63
Buy this card · aim to pay under $4.25
TCGplayer →Find on eBay →Graded (PSA 10) →Amazon: sealed →

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Selling this card
Optimal sell $5.08 · never below $4.63. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.
Shipping & protection supplies
Low value — a sleeve in a plain/bubble mailer is plenty; tracking optional under ~$20.
Penny sleevesBubble mailers

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Common questions
How much is Bulbasaur worth?

Bulbasaur from Base Set has a fair market value of about $4.44 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Bulbasaur?

List around $5.08 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $3.02 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Bulbasaur?

A disciplined buy target is about $4.01 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $4.25.

Where can I buy Bulbasaur?

Bulbasaur is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $4.44 and aim to pay under $4.25 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Bulbasaur?

Bulbasaur is trending rising ~17% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $4.25; paying near or below $4.01 keeps a margin of safety versus the $4.44 fair value.

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