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Bulbasaur [1st Edition] #44 (Pokemon Base Set)
Bulbasaur [1st Edition] #44 from Pokemon Base Set is worth about $190.00 raw (Near Mint) and $6,039 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $114–$162 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $190.00 | $114 – $162 |
| Lightly Played | $152.00 | $91 – $129 |
| Moderately Played | $114.00 | $68 – $97 |
| Heavily Played | $76.00 | $46 – $65 |
| Damaged | $47.50 | $28 – $40 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $6,039 | $3,623 – $5,133 |
| PSA 9.5 | $1,775 | $1,065 – $1,509 |
| PSA 9 | $845 | $507 – $718 |
| PSA 8 | $395 | $237 – $336 |
| PSA 7 | $301 | $181 – $256 |
| BGS 10 | $7,851 | $4,711 – $6,673 |
| CGC 10 | $1,199 | $719 – $1,019 |
| SGC 10 | $3,623 | $2,174 – $3,080 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $114–$162 | $0 | $0 | $114–$162 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $190.00 | −$25.18 | −$0.00 | $164.82 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $180.50 | −$19.66 | −$0.00 | $160.84 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Based on typical English card PSA submission results.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 15% | $6,039 | $5,196 |
| PSA 9 | 35% | $845 | $690 |
| PSA 8 | 30% | $395 | $300 |
| Below 8 | 20% | $190 | $122 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Bulbasaur [1st Edition] #44
The Bulbasaur [1st Edition] #44 from Pokemon Base Set is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $190.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $6,039. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.