Market outlook
Stable Outlook 7/10
Demand is supported by promo scarcity and Baymax popularity, but pricing likely remains sensitive to grade population, tournament-circuit attention, and availability of the non-foil version.[2][5][13]
Next months. Expect prices to remain relatively firm with occasional spikes for high-grade or sealed-condition copies, especially if a low-population graded example appears.
Long term. Over 1-3 years, the card should hold collectible value well and may appreciate gradually if championship promo collecting remains a strong Lorcana submarket, though growth is likely slower than for truly unique trophy cards.
History
Baymax is the inflatable healthcare robot from Disney's Big Hero 6, originally introduced in the 2014 animated film and adapted from Marvel’s comic-book version of the team. In Lorcana, this version emphasizes his protective, healing role through damage removal and lore generation, matching his character identity as a caregiver and companion.[1][2][14]
This promo card was first released on December 7, 2024 as Championship promo prize support for Disney Lorcana’s European and North American Championship events, with the non-foil version distributed through Turbo Zone play and the foil version reserved for Top 8 finishers at those events.[2][7]
- Card number 9/C1 identifies it as a Disney Lorcana promo card rather than a normal set pull.[2][18]
- The promo exists in both non-foil and foil versions, with the foil version reportedly limited to 16 known copies total from the championship Top 8 allocations.[2]
- The same alternate art was also used for Baymax Challenge Championship sleeves and a playmat, increasing cross-product recognition among collectors.[2]
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Ultra Rare
- Print run
- Very Low
- First printed in
- Disney Lorcana Promo Cards #9
- Demand
- High
- Supply
- Low
- Championship promo distribution instead of regular booster pack release
- Foil copies reportedly limited to Top 8 placements across two major championship events
- Alternate-art promotion tied to premium tournament prizes and accessories
Collector notes
Condition. Check carefully for edge whitening, corner dents, surface scuffs, and print-line issues, especially on the promo finish and borders. Collector reports note that some non-foil copies can appear slightly faded compared with other cards, which appears to be a production characteristic rather than damage.[10]
Storage. Store in a penny sleeve and rigid top loader or semi-rigid holder, keep away from humidity and direct light, and avoid friction on the alternate-art border and foil layer. Because the promo has both foil and non-foil versions, label storage clearly to prevent mix-ups and handle the foil copy only by the edges.[2]
Authenticity. Verify the card ID as 9/C1 and compare the text, font, and artwork against known promo examples. Authentic copies should match the Championship promo layout and alternate art; suspicious signs include blurry text, incorrect border treatment, mismatched saturation, or a card stock finish that does not match other Lorcana promos.[2][11]
Sources: lorcana.fandom.com, lorcanaplayer.com, sportscardinvestor.com, lorcana.gg, pricecharting.com
