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Bayleef [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$12.49Market Price
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Bayleef [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
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Card History
Bayleef’s Neo Genesis card is part of the very first English Johto-era expansion, the set that brought Generation II Pokémon into the TCG alongside brand-new mechanics like Darkness Energy, Metal Energy, Baby Pokémon, and Pokémon Tools.
Set Lore
The 1st Edition stamp on this Bayleef marks it as part of the first print run, a feature Wizards of the Coast used on English sets through the Neo era and one that collectors still chase for its early-release prestige.
In-Game
This card’s flavor text is lifted from Pokémon Silver, where Bayleef is described as giving off a spicy aroma that acts as a stimulant to restore health, tying the card directly to its original Game Boy-era identity.
Artist
Neo Genesis Bayleef was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon art director whose clean watercolor-style character art gives many early Wizards cards their unmistakable classic look.
Cultural Impact
In Japan, this exact Bayleef artwork did not debut in booster packs at all—it first appeared as one of the Premium File promo cards, giving the card a cross-market history that makes the English Neo Genesis version feel even more rooted in early Pokémon collecting lore.
Card Reference
About Bayleef [1st Edition]
Bayleef [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Neo Genesis set, card number 28. This card has a Uncommon rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $12.49, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 1 listing currently available.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Neo Genesis
- Card Number
- #28
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Bayleef [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Bayleef [1st Edition] is $12.49. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Bayleef [1st Edition] from?
Bayleef [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Neo Genesis set, card number 28, released in 2000.
Is Bayleef [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Bayleef [1st Edition] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Bayleef [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Bayleef [1st Edition] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.