# Bulbasaur #044/102

The Bulbasaur (#044/102, Base Set, 1999) is a common Pokemon card. Across 13 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.7/10 grade (NM-MT), with 15% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/bulbasaur-base-set-044-102-1st-edition

## Card details

- Set: Base Set
- Number: #044/102
- Year: 1999
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Common
- Variant: 1st Edition
- Printing: Normal
- Set released: Jan 9, 1999
- Set size: 102 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $3
- 4-month change: +205.2%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 13
- Average overall grade: 8.7 / 10
- Average corners: 8.7
- Average edges: 8.7
- Average surface: 8.7
- Average centering: 8.9
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 15%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 15% | $3 |
| 9 | 38% | $3 |
| 8.5 | 15% | $4 |
| 8 | 31% | $4 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening(Back): 15% of scans
- Tr(Back): 8% of scans
- Back Surface (Back): 8% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Bulbasaur carries a market value of $3. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $3, about 0.9× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Bulbasaur worth?

The Bulbasaur from Base Set has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Bulbasaur cards get?

Across 13 community scans on ZeroPop, the Bulbasaur averages a 8.7/10 overall grade. 15% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.7, edges 8.7, surface 8.7, centering 8.9.

### What are the most common defects on a Bulbasaur?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Bulbasaur cards are Whitening(Back) (15% of scans), Tr(Back) (8% of scans), Back Surface (Back) (8% of scans).

### Is the Bulbasaur worth grading?

Whether the Bulbasaur is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app