Ivysaur [1st Edition] - Pokemon Base Set #30
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Ivysaur [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Ivysaur #30 is part of the original 102-card Base Set, the first main Pokémon TCG expansion, which gives this 1st Edition copy a direct link to the hobby’s 1999 English-era beginning.
Artist
This card’s artwork is by Ken Sugimori, the original art director and character designer behind Pokémon, so collectors are getting Ivysaur interpreted by one of the franchise’s foundational creators.
In-Game
The card’s flavor text comes from Ivysaur’s early Pokédex lore, which describes how the bulb on its back grows so large that it seems to lose the ability to stand on its hind legs.
Card History
Ivysaur appeared in the original anime during the Bulbasaur evolution ceremony in "Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden," tying the card to one of the Indigo-era anime’s most memorable evolution episodes.
Set Lore
As an Uncommon Stage 1 in Base Set, Ivysaur sits in the iconic Bulbasaur-to-Venusaur line that helped define early Grass decks and made the starter evolutions central to the set’s identity.
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About Ivysaur [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #30)
Ivysaur [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 30. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $86.67, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $83.73 to $87.20, with a median of $86.04.
Card details
- Card Number
- #30
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Ivysaur [1st Edition] from Pokemon Base Set #30?
The current market price of Ivysaur [1st Edition] is $86.67. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Ivysaur [1st Edition] from?
Ivysaur [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 30, released in 1999.
Is Ivysaur [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Ivysaur [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 Ivysaur [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Ivysaur [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.
Approximately 2,500 PSA graded copies tracked.
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