Bulbasaur #1 (Pokemon Japanese 2002 McDonald's)
Bulbasaur #1 from Pokemon Japanese 2002 McDonald's is worth about $120.00 raw (Near Mint) and $1,175 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $72–$102 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $120.00 | $72 – $102 |
| Lightly Played | $96.00 | $58 – $82 |
| Moderately Played | $72.00 | $43 – $61 |
| Heavily Played | $48.00 | $29 – $41 |
| Damaged | $30.00 | $18 – $26 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $1,175 | $705 – $999 |
| PSA 9.5 | $340 | $204 – $289 |
| PSA 9 | $309 | $185 – $262 |
| PSA 8 | $253 | $152 – $215 |
| PSA 7 | $190 | $114 – $162 |
| BGS 10 | $1,528 | $917 – $1,299 |
| CGC 10 | $63 | $38 – $54 |
| SGC 10 | $705 | $423 – $599 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $72–$102 | $0 | $0 | $72–$102 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $120.00 | −$15.90 | −$0.00 | $104.10 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $114.00 | −$12.41 | −$0.00 | $101.59 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Japanese cards typically gem at higher rates due to tighter QC.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 45% | $1,175 | $976 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $309 | $225 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $253 | $177 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $120 | $61 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Bulbasaur #1
The Bulbasaur #1 from Pokemon Japanese 2002 McDonald's is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $120.00. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,175. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.