Budew #221 Value
Ascended Heroes · Card 221/295 · Illustration rare · 2026
Budew is one of those illustration rares that stops you mid-scroll, and the art from Yoko Hishida on this #221 print from Ascended Heroes is a big reason collectors keep coming back to it. Released in 2026, it's not a flashy chase card in terms of price, but that's part of its charm, and if you're here checking Budew value, you're in good company. This page breaks down exactly what it's worth right now, raw, graded, and everything in between.
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Found in packs: Sinnoh Safari · rookie · trainer
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Budew price history
Ungraded value is $8.18, down 75% over the past year, with an all-time high of $32 in January 2026.
Market value over time by grade. Hover for any month; tap a grade to toggle its line.
Budew price at every grade
The market value at each PSA grade, with how many exist (population). 296 graded copies exist — only 199 are PSA 10.
| Grade | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $8.18 | — |
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $97 | 199 |
| Grade 9 | $24 | 77 |
| Grade 8 | – | 13 |
| Grade 7 | – | 1 |
| Grade 6 | $10 | 2 |
| Grade 5 | $8.00 | 4 |
| Grade 4 | $7.00 | – |
| Grade 3 | $6.00 | – |
| Grade 2 | $5.00 | – |
| Grade 1 | – | – |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Grade values are PSA-based; population is split by grading company (PSA / CGC).
Card details
- Card number
- 221 of 295
- Rarity
- Illustration rare
- Type
- Grass
- HP
- 30
- Stage
- Basic
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- 0
- Illustrator
- Yoko Hishida
- Released
- 2026
Attacks
- Itchy Pollen10
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Budew — collector's take
Is Budew worth grading?
So, is Budew worth grading? Here's the honest answer: a raw copy sits at $8, while a PSA 10 pulls in $97, which works out to about 11.8x the raw price. That's a real jump, no question. But gem mint isn't guaranteed just because a card looks clean to your eye, grading companies are strict, and a card that comes back a 9 instead of a 10 only fetches $24. Add in grading fees and turnaround time, and you're taking on genuine risk for genuine reward. If you've got a copy that looks sharp under a loupe, corners crisp, centering solid, it can be worth the gamble. If it's a borderline copy, you might be better off just enjoying it raw or selling it ungraded.
How rare is it?
Right now there are 296 graded copies of Budew on record, and out of those, 199 have come back as PSA 10. That's a notably high share landing in gem mint, which tells you this card, when it's well preserved, tends to hold up well under the grading light. It also means the population isn't razor thin, so while scarcity plays a role in the price, it's not the main driver here. The value of Budew leans more on demand for the artwork and the illustration rare status than on any extreme rarity in top grades.
Where to pull it
This is where PackSpy earns its keep, because we track real pulls across pack opening sites, not just guesses. Budew has been recorded 8 times across tracked packs, including lastpack, with sightings in Sinnoh Safari, rookie, and trainer style packs. The biggest recorded pull came in at $11. That's useful context: pulling Budew isn't a common event, and remember, opening packs is a gamble where most rips don't turn a profit, so treat any pull as a bonus rather than a plan. If you want this card reliably, buying raw or graded on the secondary market is usually the more predictable route.
Questions people ask
How much is Budew worth?
A raw, ungraded Budew is currently valued at $8. Graded copies climb from there, with a Grade 9 at $24 and a PSA 10 reaching $97. So the price really depends on condition and whether it's been graded.
Is Budew worth grading?
It can be, since a PSA 10 is worth about 11.8 times the raw price. But gem mint copies aren't easy to pull off, and a 9 only brings $24, so weigh the grading cost against your card's actual condition before sending it in.
What set is Budew from?
Budew #221 comes from the Ascended Heroes set, released in 2026. It's an illustration rare featuring artwork by Yoko Hishida, which is a big part of why collectors are drawn to it.
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