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Bulbasaur
Dark Explorers 1/108 • common
- Set
- Dark Explorers
- Number
- 1/108
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2012
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $8.61
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
For some time after its birth, it grows by gaining nourishment from the seed on its back.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Bulbasaur card from the Dark Explorers expansion was released in 2012, serving as a foundational common card in a set focused heavily on the Unova region and the introduction of new Pokémon-EX mechanics. As part of the Black & White series, this set sought to bridge the gap between classic Pokémon favorites and the evolving gameplay dynamics of the era, providing a nostalgic anchor for players amidst a wave of new designs.
The illustration for this card was crafted by artist match, whose work during this period often emphasized clean, expressive lines and vibrant color palettes consistent with the aesthetic standards of the time. The card was designed to function as a reliable, entry-level grass type, and while it was widely available due to its common rarity, it remains a notable example of how standard set cards maintained a consistent visual language across the broader Black & White era.
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