# Bulbasaur #44

The Bulbasaur (#44, Base Set, 1999) is a common Pokemon card. Across 7 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.4/10 grade (NM-MT), with 14% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/bulbasaur-base-set-44-non-holo

## Card details

- Set: Base Set
- Number: #44
- Year: 1999
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Common
- Finish: Non-Holo

## Market price

- Current raw value: $3

## Community grade population

- Scans: 7
- Average overall grade: 8.4 / 10
- Average corners: 8.5
- Average edges: 8.4
- Average surface: 8.6
- Average centering: 8.7
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 14%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 14% | $3 |
| 9 | 29% | $3 |
| 8.5 | 14% | $3 |
| 8 | 43% | $4 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening(Back): 43% of scans
- Tr(Back): 14% of scans
- Top Left(Back): 14% 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 1.0× 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 7 community scans on ZeroPop, the Bulbasaur averages a 8.4/10 overall grade. 14% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.5, edges 8.4, surface 8.6, centering 8.7.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Bulbasaur cards are Whitening(Back) (43% of scans), Tr(Back) (14% of scans), Top Left(Back) (14% 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