{"product_id":"ivysaur-044-130-base-set-2-psa-9","title":"Ivysaur 044\/130 Base Set 2 PSA 9","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIvysaur 044\/130 — Pokémon Base Set 2 — PSA 9 Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eIvysaur\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the original 151 — the Grass-type Stage 1 evolution of Bulbasaur, a fan-favorite starter whose collectibility has only grown as vintage Pokémon TCG demand surges. This copy comes from \u003cem\u003eBase Set 2\u003c\/em\u003e, the 2000 Wizards of the Coast reprint set that brought the iconic original artwork back to retail in a \u003cstrong\u003e130-card\u003c\/strong\u003e format. \nThis is the Uncommon Ivysaur #44 from the Base Set 2 expansion, illustrated by Ken Sugimori.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \nThe PSA population for Ivysaur 044\/130 Base Set 2 stands at 530 total graded copies, with \u003cstrong\u003e195 graded PSA 9\u003c\/strong\u003e and only \u003cstrong\u003e118 at PSA 10\u003c\/strong\u003e\n — making this PSA 9 the practical sweet spot for collectors who want a premium, certified slab without PSA 10 pricing. \nRecent PSA 9 sales have ranged from \u003cstrong\u003e$130 to $197\u003c\/strong\u003e on eBay auctions in 2025\n, with the spread reflecting strong, active demand.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ivysaur 044\/130 — Pokémon Base Set 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncommon, non-holo | \u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2000 | \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wizards of the Coast\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSA 9 Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePSA Pop (PSA 9):\u003c\/strong\u003e 195 | \u003cstrong\u003ePSA Pop (PSA 10):\u003c\/strong\u003e 118\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecent PSA 9 comps:\u003c\/strong\u003e $130–$197 (eBay sold, 2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  A certified WOTC-era vintage Pokémon slab in a \u003cem\u003eMint\u003c\/em\u003e holder is exactly the kind of piece that anchors a Base Set 2 master set or an Ivysaur\/Bulbasaur evolution line collection. The PSA label removes all condition guesswork — what you see is what PSA confirmed.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. \u003cstrong\u003eAll sales final.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collector Station","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49075964772604,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1387\/2892\/files\/IMG_8932.heic?v=1780417800","url":"https:\/\/thecollectorstation.com\/products\/ivysaur-044-130-base-set-2-psa-9","provider":"Collector Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}