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Bulbasaur [Series 1] #1 (Pokemon Japanese Vending)
Bulbasaur [Series 1] #1 from Pokemon Japanese Vending is worth about $71.56 raw (Near Mint) and $1,500 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $43–$61 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $71.56 | $43 – $61 |
| Lightly Played | $57.25 | $34 – $49 |
| Moderately Played | $42.94 | $26 – $36 |
| Heavily Played | $28.62 | $17 – $24 |
| Damaged | $17.89 | $11 – $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 | $1,500 | $900 – $1,275 |
| PSA 9.5 | $443 | $266 – $377 |
| PSA 9 | $402 | $242 – $342 |
| PSA 8 | $120 | $72 – $102 |
| PSA 7 | $39 | $23 – $33 |
| BGS 10 | $1,950 | $1,170 – $1,658 |
| CGC 10 | $580 | $348 – $493 |
| SGC 10 | $42 | $25 – $35 |
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 | $43–$61 | $0 | $0 | $43–$61 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $71.56 | −$9.48 | −$5.00 | $57.08 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $67.98 | −$7.40 | −$4.00 | $56.58 | 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% | $1,500 | $1,258 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $402 | $306 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $120 | $61 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $72 | $14 |
"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 [Series 1] #1
The Bulbasaur [Series 1] #1 from Pokemon Japanese Vending is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $71.56. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,500. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.