A PSA 8 1999 CoroCoro Best Photo Bulbasaur sold for $809,943 at Goldin, topping the previous Bulbasaur record by over $600,000; PSA has graded only seven copies.
McDonald’s Japan posted starter-type and lightning emojis, hinting at new Happy Meal promos after last year’s burger Pikachu campaign prompted three-set purchase limits.

The 336-page hardcover covers all 1,025 known Pokémon and includes cross-franchise bonus items plus a certificate of authenticity; preorders are open ahead of its Aug. 25 release.
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TCGplayer’s June 1–28 sales data ranked Mega Gengar ex 269/217 first among cards averaging $50 or more at $76.62, while Meowth ex 062/088 led the $1–$49.99 tier.
India is now among the largest anime markets, with Pokémon its most-watched anime title; local collectors recall original cards arriving around 2004–2006 and the franchise’s enduring appeal.
Amazon’s $67.53 third-party listing undercuts TCGplayer’s $69.60 market price; each box contains three random starter promos and two booster packs.
Japan’s nine 1,200-yen boxes launch October 16 with three same-generation starter promos, two 30th Celebration packs, and a display stand; English Series 3 follows August 7.
From June 4, players can claim 1,800 Trainer Points and Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, and Venusaur illustration rares, followed by Build & Battle events and social codes through June 12.
Twelve screen-free interactive sets launch globally, led by two All-in-One kits and ten compatible builds using SMART Bricks and Tags for light, sound, motion and sensing.
Bulbasaur #37 jumped from roughly $20 to $70 after collectors spotted a hidden Pikachu silhouette, while Ascended Heroes’ Pikachu ex #276 sells above $1,000 raw and $4,000 in PSA 10.
Bulbasaur #37 jumped from about $20 to $60 after collectors spotted a tiny Pikachu silhouette in its background, while daily TCGplayer sales surged from roughly 100 to 700.
First Partners Collection Bulbasaur climbed from about $25 on May 11 to $65 on TCGplayer after fans highlighted a tiny Pikachu silhouette hidden in its artwork.
The 336-page hardcover covers all 1,025 known Pokémon and includes cross-franchise bonus items plus a certificate of authenticity; preorders are open ahead of its Aug. 25 release.
Series 2 arrives June 19 with three-card promo groups featuring the Johto, Unova, and Galar starters; Totodile’s artwork references Lake of Rage, while Oshawott’s depicts Nimbasa City.
The ranked list highlights Surging Sparks Pikachu ex at about $330, Mega Venusaur ex at $154, and Milotic ex as modern showcases of full-art design and playability.
The in-game contest runs April 19–26, letting Pokémon Pokopia players earn participation rewards and a trophy through a jump-rope challenge.
The unverified Japanese set is reportedly due September 16 with 20 six-card packs per ¥7,200 box, alongside an Espeon and Umbreon deck; the release date may be a placeholder.
The ¥1,800 collection launches March 13 at Pokémon Center Japan, pairing one of 13 figures with a matching Pokémon 151 card and display-frame base; online sales begin at 10 a.m.