1st Edition
How to spot it: 1st Edition stamp by the artwork window.
Scarcer, more valuable print run.
01Card Stats
Basic (evolves into Ivysaur)
HP
40
TypeGrass
RarityCommon
IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
WeaknessFire ×2
Retreat●
SetBase Set 2
Released2000
02Editions and Print Runs
A WotC-era card, printed in 1st Edition and Unlimited.
Unlimited
How to spot it: No 1st Edition stamp.
The more common version.
04Variants and Foiling
- Rarity tiers
- Common
- Foiling
- Standard finish for its rarity tier; many sets also have a reverse-holo parallel.
- Alt art / specials
- No alternate-art or secret-rare version documented for this print.
05Language and Regional Versions
- English
- Standard English release.
- Japanese
- Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
- European
- Localized European prints exist with translated text.
- Other
- No documented language-exclusive errors of note.
06Current Market Value
| Base Card | TCGplayer market ~$4.42 (asking-price proxy) |
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07Why Collectors Want It
- A WotC-era Base Set 2 Bulbasaur — foundational vintage.
- Required for a complete Bulbasaur master set.
- Fans of the Base Set 2 set need this card to finish the set.
08Competitive Playability
Tier: None
40-HP Bulbasaur. Sees no meaningful competitive play; collected for artwork and set significance.
09Card Moves and Abilities
Leech Seed
Unless all damage from this attack is prevented, you may remove 1 damage counter from Bulbasaur.
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- 1
10Grading and Population
PSA 10 estimate: Vintage card — high grades (especially 1st Edition / Shadowless where applicable) are scarce and command premiums over raw.
Centering, surface and edge wear are the usual downgrades.
Other graders: PSA leads secondary-market liquidity; BGS and CGC also grade vintage cards.