How much is Bulbasaur M1l-084 worth?

Raw Japanese copies source around US$46 (poke10, last 30d), positioning the card in the mid-low tier M1L promo pricing band.

Is Bulbasaur Pokemon #001?

Yes — Bulbasaur is Pokemon #001 in the National Pokedex, the first entry by numbering and the grass/poison Generation I starter from Pokemon Red/Green (1996).

Why is Bulbasaur cheaper than Charmander?

Bulbasaur ranks third among Generation I starters in collector demand. Charmander/Charizard line attracts the most collector capital among Generation I starters.

Should I grade M1l-084?

PSA 10 lift on JP M1L promos tracks 1.5-2.5x raw. Marginal grading economics; consider only for clean copies.

How does Bulbasaur relate to Mega Evolution?

Bulbasaur evolves to Venusaur, which has a Mega Evolution form (Mega Venusaur, introduced X/Y 2013). The M1L Promo line ties into the 2025 Mega Evolution TCG reissue.

PSA 10JapaneseM1L Promo #084

BULBASAUR STANDARD PSA 10

M1L Promo · Japanese Print · Card #084

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$49

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Set

M1L Promo

Number

#084

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Card Background & Set Context

Bulbasaur debuted in Pokemon Red and Green (1996) as one of the three Generation I starter Pokemon — the grass/poison-type option alongside Charmander (fire) and Squirtle (water). Designed by Atsuko Nishida and credited as Pokemon #001 in the National Pokedex, Bulbasaur holds nominal first-Pokemon status in the franchise. The character evolved through Ivysaur and Venusaur, with Mega Venusaur introduced in Pokemon X/Y (2013) — relevant context for the M1L Promo line tied to Mega Evolution reissue. The Bulbasaur design has remained essentially unchanged across all Pokemon generations, consolidating its iconic visual identity. M1l-084 captures Bulbasaur in the M1L Promo aesthetic.

Investment Analysis

Bulbasaur M1l-084 sources at ~US$45.60 (poke10, last 30d). Generation I starter Pokemon (Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle) carry sustained collector demand thanks to original 1996 lineage and broad cross-franchise visibility through anime, films, and merchandise. Bulbasaur ranks as the lowest-collected of the three Generation I starters by raw demand metrics — Charizard and its evolution line attracts more collector capital, and Squirtle/Blastoise has its own dedicated collector base — but Bulbasaur's grass/poison-type design and original starter heritage support steady price floors. PSA 10 lift on JP M1L promo Bulbasaur has tracked 1.5-2.5x raw. Position posture: hold as part of Generation I starter completionist basket; standalone position is moderate given character's third-tier starter ranking.

Risks to Watch

Reprint risk on Bulbasaur is high — the character is reprinted regularly across Pokemon TCG sets. M1L Promo line cycle: as Mega Evolution reissue programme matures, Bulbasaur-themed promos may proliferate, diluting M1l-084 specific demand. JPY exposure remains a margin variable. Position size on third-tier starter promos should be modest.

Global Market Comparison

No sold-comp history yet for this card. Our price above reflects our own sourcing + margin; region benchmarks will populate as we ingest more data.

Market (PSA 10)

$49

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Price History (90 days)

Bulbasaur M1l-084 currently sources at around US$46 from Japanese marketplaces (poke10, last 30d). This promo card belongs to the M1L Promo line, distributed alongside the 2025-era Mega Evolution-themed Scarlet & Violet TCG reissue products. As one of the original Generation I starter Pokemon, Bulbasaur draws steady collector demand from Generation I completionists.

Card Background & Set Context

Investment Analysis

Japanese vs English & Variants

M1l-084 is a promo printing within the M1L Promo line. Cross-set, Bulbasaur has appeared in countless Pokemon TCG sets including Base Set Bulbasaur (1999), Evolutions Bulbasaur (2016), Hidden Fates Bulbasaur, and various promo runs. M1l-084 sits in the mid-low tier of M1L promo pricing — Bulbasaur ranks below Charmander and Squirtle in M1L promo demand. Japanese centring on M1L promos is generally clean.

Authentication & Cert Verification

Authenticate M1l-084 by inspecting the M1L Promo set symbol and confirming the Bulbasaur artwork shows the signature blue-green body with the seed bulb on its back. Verify the card numbering '084/M1L' and the promo holo pattern. Pre-grading inspection should focus on corner wear from promo handling and surface scratches.