What is the starting price for an ungraded Bulbasaur [1st Edition] #44?

An ungraded copy of the Bulbasaur [1st Edition] #44 is currently valued starting at $138.

How much is a PSA 10 graded version of this card?

A PSA 10 graded copy of Bulbasaur [1st Edition] #44 is valued at $4442.

Is the value difference between ungraded and graded significant?

Yes, the value difference is substantial, with a PSA 10 fetching significantly more than the ungraded price.

Bulbasaur [1st Edition] #44 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value

Pokémon Base Set

What the Bulbasaur [1st Edition] #44 card from Pokémon Base Set is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Bulbasaur [1st Edition] #44 value — Ungraded $138 · Grade 9 $825 · PSA 10 $4,442. Prices updated July 2026.

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Value by grade

$138

Ungraded

6.0×

$825

Grade 9

32.2×

$4,442

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 32.2× raw.

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Which version do you have?

To simply own Bulbasaur #44, buy the Standard version for $2. The 1st Edition ($138) and Shadowless ($10) versions offer significant premium due to their rarity and early production status. The 1999-2000 version ($4) is a mid-tier option. Buyers prioritizing investment or collecting vintage pieces should pay for the 1st Edition, while budget-conscious collectors should stick to the Standard version.

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1st Edition— this pageBulbasaur [1st Edition] #44 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$138.4$4,442eBay ↗

ShadowlessBulbasaur [Shadowless] #44 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$10$670eBay ↗

1999-2000Bulbasaur [1999-2000] #44 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$4.46$259.95eBay ↗

StandardBulbasaur #44 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$2.44$312.95eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Bulbasaur [1st Edition] #44 (Pokémon Base Set)$138.4

Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Base Set
Game: Pokémon
Card number: #44
Release date: June 1, 1995

Bulbasaur [1st Edition] #44 (Pokémon Base Set) card value

An ungraded Bulbasaur [1st Edition] #44 from Pokémon Base Set averages around $138. A Grade 9 copy runs about $825, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $4442.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$138	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$825	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$4,442	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for an ungraded Bulbasaur [1st Edition] #44?: An ungraded copy of the Bulbasaur [1st Edition] #44 is currently valued starting at $138.
How much is a PSA 10 graded version of this card?: A PSA 10 graded copy of Bulbasaur [1st Edition] #44 is valued at $4442.
Is the value difference between ungraded and graded significant?: Yes, the value difference is substantial, with a PSA 10 fetching significantly more than the ungraded price.