Budew 43 / 130 Pokemon Card from Diamond & Pearl Set

Budew — Diamond & Pearl 43/130 Pokémon TCG card

Budew is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 40 HP. It was illustrated by Ken Sugimori and is card number 43 in the Diamond & Pearl set, released in the mid-2000s…

Set: Diamond & Pearl
Number: 43/130
Rarity: Uncommon

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About the Budew Pokémon Card

Budew is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 40 HP from the Diamond & Pearl set, part of the Diamond & Pearl series. It carries the collector number 43/130 and is classified as Uncommon. The Diamond & Pearl set was released on May 1, 2007.

The card includes the flavor text: “Over the winter, it closes its bud and endures the cold. In spring, the bud opens and releases pollen.”.

Budew Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Budew

Card number: 43/130

Set: Diamond & Pearl

Series: Diamond & Pearl

Rarity: Uncommon

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Grass

HP: 40

Artist: Ken Sugimori

Release date: May 1, 2007

National Pokédex number: 406

Why Collect the Budew Pokémon Card?

Budew is most often collected as part of a complete Diamond & Pearl set rather than as a standalone chase card.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Budew Pokémon Card

Budew was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Budew Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Budew is about

3.80. Recent listings range from roughly $7.08 (low) to $79.90 (high), with a mid-point near

3.15. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Diamond & Pearl set has a median card value near $4.53 and an average near

3.30, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -23% over the last 7 days and -33% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Diamond & Pearl set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Budew Pokémon Card

Whether Budew is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

How Rare Is the Budew Pokémon Card?

As an Uncommon card, Budew sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.

Other Printings of Budew

Budew appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Stormfront 33 (around

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Budew card from?

Budew is from the Diamond & Pearl set (Diamond & Pearl series), numbered 43/130 with the Uncommon rarity.

What rarity is the Budew card?

Budew is classified as Uncommon.

How much is the Budew 43/130 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about

3.80, within a recent range of roughly $7.08 to $79.90. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Budew card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

How rare is the Budew card?