Standard
How to spot it: Standard modern frame for its rarity tier.
Print run tied to its set; ultra-rare tiers pull at low rates.
01Card Stats
Basic (evolves into Ivysaur)
HP
50
TypeGrass
RarityCommon
IllustratorSumiyoshi Kizuki
WeaknessPsychic ×2
Retreat●
SetCrystal Guardians
Released2006
02Editions and Print Runs
Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants; rarity is set by the foil/treatment tier.
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 ~$9.26 (asking-price proxy) |
|---|---|
| Reverse Holo | A reverse-holo parallel exists and can be worth substantially more than the base card, but that market is thin and condition-sensitive — verify current listings. |
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07Why Collectors Want It
- Required for a complete Bulbasaur master set.
- Fans of the Crystal Guardians set need this card to finish the set.
08Competitive Playability
Tier: None
50-HP Bulbasaur. Sees no meaningful competitive play; collected for artwork and set significance.
09Card Moves and Abilities
Tackle
Poisonpowder
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- 1
10Grading and Population
PSA 10 estimate: Mid-tier rarity — graded mostly by master-set builders; populations modest.
Holo cards downgrade on scratches; raw copies are common.
Other graders: PSA dominates; some BGS/CGC volume.