Bulbasaur, SM Black Star Promos SM198/248, promo

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Bulbasaur

SM Black Star Promos SM198/248 • promo

Set: SM Black Star Promos
Number: SM198/248
Rarity: Promo
Released: 2017
Energy type: grass energy
Market price: $17.12
Artist: MPC Film

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What it's worth

$17.12market price via TCGplayer · Sep 10, 2026$8.19 – $17.12 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a member of the Sun & Moon Black Star Promos set, this Bulbasaur represents the enduring legacy of the original starter Pokémon within the modern trading card era. Collectors often prize these promotional releases for their unique numbering and specific distribution, which make them distinct additions to any foundational collection.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyRam10

Cost: grass energy grass energy colorless energyVine Whip50

Weaknessfire energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Bulbasaur SM198 promo card was released in 2019 as part of the Sun & Moon Black Star Promos series. It was distributed specifically as a participation incentive, bundled inside the Detective Pikachu Case File collection. This release coincided with the theatrical launch of the live-action Pokémon Detective Pikachu film, serving as a tie-in product to bridge the gap between the trading card game and the movie's marketing campaign.

The card features artwork by illustrator Mizue, who has contributed numerous designs to the Pokémon TCG. The illustration depicts Bulbasaur in a painterly, soft-focus style that deviates from the standard high-contrast aesthetic often seen in the series, capturing the character in a serene, natural setting. Upon its release, it was well-received by collectors for its accessible nature and its distinct visual departure from the base Sun & Moon expansion artwork.

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About Bulbasaur

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