Bulbasaur
#001 - Grass
Obsidian Flames (2023)
BaseUnnumbered Card
Print run unknown
0
copies documented so far
Show detailed probability modelsAdvanced
Model A: Deterministic
Print RunUnnumbered
Verified Sightings0
Publicly RemainingN/A
Model B: Bayesian
Model B requires a numbered parallel to calculate Bayesian estimates.
Confidence Score
Low (0/100)
Coverage: 0 | Sources: 0 | Maturity: 0
$2.74
Avg Sale Price
$2.16 - $3.80
Price Range
8
Recent Sales
eBay Price History
Last 60 days of sales data+15.6%
8 sales tracked$2
Low
$3
Average
$4
High
+0
Change
| Title | Price | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Obsidian Flames Bulbasaur Base BGS 9.5 | $3.04 | 3/9/2026 | View |
| 2023 Obsidian Flames Bulbasaur Base PSA 9 | $2.30 | 2/27/2026 | View |
| 2023 Obsidian Flames Bulbasaur Base PSA 9 | $2.97 | 2/12/2026 | View |
| 2023 Obsidian Flames Bulbasaur Base PSA 9 | $2.43 | 2/11/2026 | View |
| 2023 Obsidian Flames Bulbasaur Base PSA 9 | $2.16 | 2/8/2026 | View |
Grading Service Comparison
PSA
BGS
PSA: 1,515 (64.2%)
BGS: 844 (35.8%)
Market Preference:PSA Dominant
PSA is the dominant grading choice for this card. Consider PSA for better liquidity.
Grade Equivalency Guide:
- BGS 10 Black Label ≈ Ultra-rare (no PSA equivalent)
- BGS 9.5 Gem Mint ≈ PSA 10 Gem Mint
- BGS 9 Mint ≈ PSA 9 Mint
- BGS provides subgrades (Centering, Corners, Edges, Surface)
PSA Population Report
1,515
Total Graded
303
PSA 10 (Gem Mint)
530
PSA 9 (Mint)
20.0%
PSA 10 Rate
Grade Distribution
PSA 10
303
20.0%
PSA 9
530
35.0%
PSA 8.5
121
8.0%
PSA 8
181
11.9%
PSA 7
151
10.0%
PSA 6 & Below
108
7.1%
Estimated Graded Values
PSA 10
$175
PSA 9
$90
PSA 8
$60
PSA 7
$50
PSA 6
$40
Auth
$25
* Estimated values based on recent sales data. Actual prices may vary.
BGS Population Report
844
Total Graded
5
BGS 10 (Black Label)
212
BGS 9.5 (Gem Mint)
25.1%
BGS 9.5+ Rate
Grade Distribution
BGS 10(Black Label)
5
0.6%
BGS 10(Pristine)
20
2.4%
BGS 9.5(Gem Mint)
212
25.1%
BGS 9(Mint)
299
35.4%
BGS 8.5(NM-MT+)
105
12.4%
BGS 8(NM-MT)
88
10.4%
BGS 7.5-
115
13.6%
Estimated Graded Values
BGS 10BL
$960
$720-$1440
BGS 10
$480
$360-$600
BGS 9.5
$240
$180-$300
BGS 9
$144
$120-$180
BGS 8.5
$108
$84-$132
BGS 8
$84
$60-$108
* BGS 9.5 (Gem Mint) is often considered equivalent to PSA 10 in market value. Black Label commands significant premiums.
SGC Population Report
530
Total Graded
63
SGC 10 (Pristine)
126
SGC 9.5 (Mint+)
12%
SGC 10 Rate
Grade Distribution
SGC 10
63(11.9%)
SGC 9.5
126(23.8%)
SGC 9
200(37.7%)
SGC 8.5
68(12.8%)
SGC 8
61(11.5%)
SGC 7-
12(2.3%)
SGC Estimated Graded Values
SGC 10 (Pristine)
$266
$209 - $333
SGC 9.5 (Mint+)
$171
$133 - $209
SGC 9 (Mint)
$133
$105 - $162
SGC 8.5 (NM-MT+)
$105
$86 - $124
SGC 8 (NM-MT)
$86
$67 - $105
SGC 7 (NM)
$67
$48 - $86
* SGC's tuxedo holder is popular with vintage collectors. Values based on recent market data.
Crossover Grade Estimator
BGS 9.5
PSA
Crossover Recommendation:Recommended
Success Rate98% (same grade or better)
Predicted Outcomes
PSA 10(Gem Mint)
70%
Upgrade
PSA 9(Mint)
28%
Same Grade
PSA 8(NM-MT)
2%
Downgrade
70%
Upgrade Rate
28%
Same Grade
2%
Downgrade Rate
Value Analysis
$3
Expected Value
$1 - $4
Value Range
+$1
Potential Gain
-$2
Potential Loss
BGS 9.5s have a 70% chance of achieving PSA 10, which often commands higher prices in the market. This is one of the most favorable crossover scenarios.
Based on 12,000 historical crossover submissions. Actual results may vary based on card condition and grading standards.
Grading Cost Calculator
$55
Total Cost
$5
Expected Value
$-53
Expected Profit
-91%
Expected ROI
Recommendation:Not Recommended
Cost Breakdown
$22
Grading Fee
$15
Shipping To
$13
Shipping Back
$5
Insurance
Predicted Outcomes
PSA 10
5%
$11
$-47
PSA 9
35%
$6
$-52
PSA 8
35%
$4
$-54
PSA 7
18%
$3
$-55
PSA 6
7%
$3
$-55
Negative expected ROI of -91%. The grading cost exceeds the likely value increase. Consider a lower service tier or skip grading.
Estimates based on historical data and market averages. Actual results may vary. Grading fees and turnaround times subject to change.