Base era
Base
Released 9 January 1999 · 102 cards
Released
9 January 1999
Cards in main set
102
Secret / chase cards
None
Full checklist
102 cards
Overview
Base is a Base expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, released on 9 January 1999. The set runs to 102 cards. The original 1999–2000 era. Rarity is a ● / ◆ / ★ in the bottom-right corner; look out for "1st Edition" stamps and "Shadowless" printing, both scarcer and far more valuable.
Rarities & what to look for
The original 1999–2000 era. Rarity is a ● / ◆ / ★ in the bottom-right corner; look out for "1st Edition" stamps and "Shadowless" printing, both scarcer and far more valuable.
Notable cards
The set's standout chase cards. Market figures are rough guides, not Pokebay prices.
Charizard
4/102 · Rare Holo
≈ £3556.91
Venusaur
15/102 · Rare Holo
≈ £715.39
Alakazam
1/102 · Rare Holo
≈ £228.33
Raichu
14/102 · Rare Holo
≈ £195.47
Mewtwo
10/102 · Rare Holo
≈ £185.84
Nidoking
11/102 · Rare Holo
≈ £116.28
Blastoise
2/102 · Rare Holo
≈ £107.28
Machamp
8/102 · Rare Holo
≈ £95.92
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