# Bulbasaur #133/132

The Bulbasaur (#133/132, ME01: Mega Evolution, 2025) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 21 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 9.2/10 grade (MINT), with 48% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/bulbasaur-me01-mega-evolution-133-132-special-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: ME01: Mega Evolution
- Number: #133/132
- Year: 2025
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Variant: Special Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Sep 26, 2025
- Set size: 194 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $23
- 4-month change: +17.5%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 21
- Average overall grade: 9.2 / 10
- Average corners: 9.2
- Average edges: 9.3
- Average surface: 9.3
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 48%
- Highest community grade: 10.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 10 | 24% | $24 |
| 9.5 | 24% | $26 |
| 9 | 38% | $22 |
| 8.5 | 5% | $23 |
| 8 | 10% | $22 |

### Most common condition issues

- Roughness (Front): 10% of scans
- Blur (Back): 5% of scans
- Overall (Front: 5% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Bulbasaur carries a market value of $23. Community scans grading 10 are worth roughly $24, about 1.1× 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 ME01: Mega Evolution 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 21 community scans on ZeroPop, the Bulbasaur averages a 9.2/10 overall grade. 48% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.2, edges 9.3, surface 9.3, centering 9.0.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Bulbasaur cards are Roughness (Front) (10% of scans), Blur (Back) (5% of scans), Overall (Front (5% 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