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Card details
A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Grass
- Artist
- MPC Film
- Released
- 2017/02/03
- Set size
- 248 cards
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Frequently asked
- What is Bulbasaur #SM198 worth?
- Bulbasaur (SM Black Star Promos) currently sells for about $16.55 in Near Mint ungraded condition. Up 11.2% over the last 30 days. Pricing refreshes daily from TCGPlayer and CardMarket.
- What set is Bulbasaur from?
- Bulbasaur is from the SM Black Star Promos Pokemon TCG set released in 2017, collector number SM198. This card sits in the mid-modern era of Pokemon TCG.
- How rare is Bulbasaur?
- Bulbasaur is classified as Promo in the SM Black Star Promos set. Rarity tiers determine pull rates from booster packs — rarer cards command higher market premiums, especially in graded condition.
- Should I grade my Bulbasaur?
- Raw Bulbasaur sells for $16.55; PSA 10 examples sell for $59.00 — about 3.6× the raw price. There's a strong PSA 10 premium here — grading typically pays off if the raw card is Mint.
- Who illustrated Bulbasaur?
- Bulbasaur was illustrated by MPC Film for the SM Black Star Promos Pokemon TCG set. Artist-specific Pokemon cards have dedicated collector demand — alternate-art and special-illustration releases from popular artists trade at premiums.
