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Bulbasaur [1st Edition] #1 (Pokemon Japanese E-Starter Deck)
Bulbasaur [1st Edition] #1 from Pokemon Japanese E-Starter Deck is worth about $69.98 raw (Near Mint) and $910 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $42–$59 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $69.98 | $42 – $59 |
| Lightly Played | $55.98 | $34 – $48 |
| Moderately Played | $41.99 | $25 – $36 |
| Heavily Played | $27.99 | $17 – $24 |
| Damaged | $17.50 | $10 – $15 |
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 | $910 | $546 – $774 |
| PSA 9.5 | $841 | $505 – $715 |
| PSA 9 | $765 | $459 – $650 |
| PSA 8 | $12 | $8 – $11 |
| BGS 10 | $1,183 | $710 – $1,006 |
| CGC 10 | $546 | $328 – $464 |
| SGC 10 | $546 | $328 – $464 |
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 | $42–$59 | $0 | $0 | $42–$59 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $69.98 | −$9.27 | −$5.00 | $55.71 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $66.48 | −$7.24 | −$4.00 | $55.24 | 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% | $910 | $746 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $765 | $621 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $12 | $-37 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $70 | $13 |
"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 [1st Edition] #1
The Bulbasaur [1st Edition] #1 from Pokemon Japanese E-Starter Deck is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $69.98. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $910. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.