Question 1

What is the current market value of Bulbasaur #1?

Accepted Answer

Bulbasaur from McDonald's Collection 2021 is currently trading around $0.89. Week-over-week movement is lower by 2.2%. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($0.91) by 2.6%. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.62 and a peak around $1.05 (48% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Promo.

Question 2

Is Bulbasaur #1 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent pricing has softened by 2.2% over 7 days, with the card now 15% below its 90-day high. With a 48% 90-day spread ($0.62-$1.05), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.91), pricing is near equilibrium. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +2834% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $14.24, while PSA 10 is $26.11.

Question 3

What is Bulbasaur #1 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2021, McDonald's Collection 2021 introduced this print of Bulbasaur. The printed flavor text states: "A strange seed was planted on its back at birth. The plant sprouts and grows with this Pokémon." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Grass. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Attack line includes "Razor Leaf". The card has a weakness to Fire. Retreat cost is 1 energy. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Bulbasaur cards available?

Accepted Answer

Bulbasaur sits within a broader pool of Bulbasaur variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 5 distinct sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.21 and $95.20 (45233% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($32.73), this card is -97%. Notable alternatives include Bulbasaur #12 (POP Series 2) at $39.56, Bulbasaur #1 (Shining Legends) at $0.66, Bulbasaur #166 (151) at $95.20, and Bulbasaur #SWSH231 (SWSH Black Star Promos) at $12.03.

Question 5

What set is Bulbasaur #1 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

McDonald's Collection 2021 was released in 2021. It belongs to the Other series. Set size is 25 cards, which categorizes McDonald's Collection 2021 as compact. As of 2026, the set is 5 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. In the McDonald's Collection 2021 checklist, Bulbasaur occupies position #1 as a Promo card.

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