Bulbasaur

Market outlook

Rising Outlook 7/10

Market trackers show generally positive momentum and strong collector interest in Bulbasaur, with price support from both nostalgia and the appeal of modern illustration rares.

Next months. Likely to remain range-bound with mild upward pressure unless a major reprint or new Bulbasaur product shifts demand.

Long term. Should hold collectible value well over 1-3 years, with the strongest appreciation expected in high-grade copies and pristine raw examples.

History

Bulbasaur is one of the original 151 Pokémon from the first generation of the Pokémon franchise, introduced in 1996 as a Grass/Poison-type starter Pokémon. It is widely recognized as a foundational mascot-level species in the Pokémon world, known for the seed bulb on its back and its evolution line into Ivysaur and Venusaur.

This English Bulbasaur 143/142 card was first released in Scarlet & Violet—Stellar Crown on September 13, 2024. It is an Illustration Rare full-art printing from the modern Scarlet & Violet era.

• Card number 143/142 places it in the secret-rare-style slot beyond the main set count of 142.
• Illustrated by Orca, with full-art environmental artwork rather than a standard framed layout.
• It is a modern chase card for Bulbasaur collectors and is widely tracked as a single-printing English release in Stellar Crown.

Rarity and print run

Tier

Secret Rare

Print run

High

First printed in

Stellar Crown

Demand

High

Supply

Medium

• Numbered 143/142 makes it a secret-slot chase card
• Illustration Rare full-art treatment increases collector demand
• Modern set pull rates are relatively low compared with regular cards
• Bulbasaur is a popular Kanto starter with broad fan appeal

Collector notes

Condition. Check for whitening on corners and edges, surface scratches on the holo/full-art finish, print lines, centering issues, and edge wear from pack handling. Full-art cards also show scuffs and indentations more easily than standard cards.

Storage. Store in a penny sleeve and rigid top loader or graded slab; keep away from direct light, moisture, and heat. Use a stable binder or graded storage box for long-term protection, and avoid repeated handling of the surface.

Authenticity. Authentic copies should match the Stellar Crown card number 143/142, English text, and official holo/full-art finish. Look for sharp print quality, correct font alignment, consistent texture, and proper backing color; counterfeit cards often have blurry text, weak holo pattern fidelity, or incorrect card stock feel.