Bulbasaur

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 6/10

Recent sales show consistent pricing around $20-40 for raw copies post-release, with grading challenges capping upside but anniversary theme providing steady collector interest.[2][3][4]

Next months. Stable with minor fluctuations from new grading submissions; expect $25-45 raw.

Long term. Gradual appreciation for graded 10s as supply dwindles, but raw values plateau due to QC issues.

History

Bulbasaur is the Grass/Poison-type Grass Starter Pokémon from Generation I, known as the first Pokémon in the Pokédex (#001). It is a Seed Pokémon with a bulb on its back containing the symbiotic plant Bulbizarre, significant as one of the original starter choices symbolizing growth and nature in the Pokémon franchise.[1][6]

First released on February 27, 2026, as an exclusive promo at Pokémon Day 2026 events held in participating hobby stores worldwide, celebrating the brand's 30th anniversary.[1]

• Features a special 30th Anniversary Pikachu Stamp and Play Pokémon logo behind the text box, distinguishing it from the standard version.
• Foil Full Art variant with Mega Evolution theme, depicting Bulbasaur with attacks like Leech Seed (10 damage, heal 10 from this Pokémon).
• Distribution was limited to event attendees while supplies lasted, not guaranteed.[1]

Rarity and print run

Tier

Promo

Print run

Low

First printed in

Mega Evolution Promos

Demand

Medium

Supply

Low

• Event-exclusive distribution at Pokémon Day 2026 stores while supplies lasted.
• Special 30th Anniversary Pikachu Stamp and Full Art foil variant.
• High grading difficulty due to print defects.[1][5]

Collector notes

Condition. Check for poor quality control issues common in this print run, such as centering problems and surface scratches; only about 1% of inspected copies (2 out of 200) were gradable, with many ungradable out-of-box.[5]

Storage. Store in protective top loaders or semi-rigid holders with sleeves to prevent edge wear and print defects; avoid stacking due to soft foil prone to Newton rings.

Authenticity. Verify the 30th Anniversary Pikachu Stamp, Play Pokémon logo behind text box, and foil patterning; fakes may lack precise stamping or have incorrect holo patterns; cross-check with official images from Pokémon Day 2026 reveals.[1][7]