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Bulbasaur

Card 12/17

Bulbasaur from POP Series 2, a 2005 League-exclusive promo set — only 17 cards, event-only distribution, and a graded supply that's stayed genuinely thin.

POP Series 2Set
2005Released
CommonRarity
Midori HaradaIllustrator

01Card Stats

Basic (evolves into Ivysaur)
HP 40
TypeGrass
RarityCommon
IllustratorMidori Harada
WeaknessPsychic ×2
Retreat●
SetPOP Series 2
Released2005

02Editions and Print Runs

A promo card — distributed outside standard booster packs. No 1st Edition / Shadowless variants.

Promo

How to spot it: Promo stamp / black-star promo logo.

Distribution channel determines scarcity.

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

Market value
~$39.56 raw
Raw copies run $26.00 to $40.35
No graded (PSA) sales in our index yet - check recent eBay sold prices below for the grading upside.
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07Why Collectors Want It

  • POP Series 2 was a sanctioned-play-only promo set; supply mirrors how many leagues actually redeemed packs that year.
  • One of only 17 cards in the set, so completing it is a real checkbox for focused POP-era collectors.
  • PSA 10 (~$201) carries a steady ~6× lift over raw — POP printing left thin foil layers and centering variance, so gem-mint copies stay scarce.
  • Required for any complete vintage Bulbasaur master set, and one of the most identifiable POP-era prints.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

40-HP Bulbasaur. Sees no meaningful competitive play; collected for artwork and set significance.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Bite Cost: Colorless · 10 damage

Razor Leaf Cost: Grass + Colorless · 20 damage

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.

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