
Bulbasaur is a Basic Pokémon card from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set, part of the EX series, released in the mid-2000s era (2004). It is a Grass type with…
Bulbasaur is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 50 HP from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set, part of the EX series. It carries the collector number 39/95 and is classified as Common. The Team Magma vs Team Aqua set was released on March 1, 2004.
Card name: Bulbasaur
Card number: 39/95
Set: Team Magma vs Team Aqua
Series: EX
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Grass
HP: 50
Artist: Ken Sugimori
Release date: March 1, 2004
National Pokédex number: 1
Bulbasaur is most often collected as part of a complete Team Magma vs Team Aqua 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.
Bulbasaur was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Bulbasaur is about $78.48. Recent listings range from roughly $390 (low) to $400 (high), with a mid-point near $395. 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 Team Magma vs Team Aqua set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Bulbasaur 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.
PSA has graded 280 copies of this card, of which 51 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 18.2%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
As a Common card, Bulbasaur was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 280 copies to date.
Bulbasaur appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 68 (around $500), Expedition Base Set 95 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Bulbasaur pokémon card is a Common card from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set (EX series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set. Its current aggregated market price is about $78.48; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Bulbasaur is from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set (EX series), numbered 39/95 with the Common rarity.
Bulbasaur is classified as Common.
The current aggregated market price is about $78.48, within a recent range of roughly $390 to $400. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 280 copies so far, with about 18.2% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 280 copies, of which 51 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 18.2%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As a Common card, Bulbasaur was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
The Team Magma vs Team Aqua set was released on March 1, 2004.
Yes. Bulbasaur appears on 30 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.