Question 1

What is the current market value of Bulbasaur #1?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Bulbasaur (McDonald's Collection 2021) sits near $0.52. Its 7-day trend is negative at 17.5%. It now sits 2.5% above its 30-day average of $0.51. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.19 to $0.77 (112% spread), a high-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Promo.

Question 2

Is Bulbasaur #1 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: The market retraced 17.5% this week, and current pricing sits 32% below its recent high watermark. With a 112% 90-day spread ($0.19-$0.77), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.51), pricing is near equilibrium. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

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. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Bulbasaur cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Bulbasaur often benchmark it against other Bulbasaur cards. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.79 to $5.40 (584% spread). The current card sits -80% versus the sampled alternative average of $2.56. Notable alternatives include Bulbasaur #44 (Base) at $5.40, Bulbasaur #67 (Base Set 2) at $3.79, Bulbasaur #68 (Legendary Collection) at $2.27, and Bulbasaur #1 (Dark Explorers) at $2.26.

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.

Bulbasaur #1

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