Base Set Card List
Where it all began: the Base Set from January 1999 introduced the western world to the Pokémon TCG with 102 cards, among them the holographic Charizard that remains the hobby's icon — around 164 € in our sales data. Blastoise (around 3,065 €) and Venusaur (around 68 €) complete the legendary starter trio, making this card list the cornerstone of any vintage collection.
Chase Cards
Similar sets
Frequently asked questions
Which Base Set card is worth the most?
Currently Blastoise (No. 2) at around $3,441. The value is the median of real sales (eBay, Goldin, Fanatics) and changes daily.
How many cards are in Base Set?
The card list contains 102 cards.
When was Base Set released?
Base Set was released on 1999-01-09.
Which Base Set cards are the best chase cards?
The most valuable cards in the set are currently: Blastoise #2 ($3,441), Charizard #4 ($183.85), Mewtwo #10 ($152.58).
Where do the prices on this page come from?
From real, completed sales — eBay plus auction houses like Goldin & Fanatics — not estimates and not asking prices. We take the median of actual sales, split by language, condition and grading (PSA, BGS, CGC), updated daily.