Pokemon — Base Set

Base Set is where the Pokémon Trading Card Game began in English: 102 cards, first released in 1999, including the original holo rare Charizard, Blastoise and Venusaur.

We stock Base Set from Common through Holo Rare, in 1st Edition and Unlimited prints, graded Near Mint or better and Light Play. Use the filters to narrow by rarity, condition or card number. Shadowless copies have their own Base Set (Shadowless) page, and the 1999 reprint set is under Base Set 2.

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Frequently asked

How many cards are in Base Set?

102, numbered 1/102 to 102/102. The 16 holo rares are numbers 1 to 16.

What is the difference between 1st Edition, Shadowless and Unlimited?

They are successive print runs. 1st Edition cards carry a black 1st Edition stamp beside the artwork. Shadowless cards have no drop shadow along the right of the artwork box; Unlimited, the most common print, has one. Each card's title says which print it is.

What condition are the cards in?

Every card is graded by hand before listing. Near Mint or better means no visible wear; Light Play means minor edge or surface wear and is priced lower. The grade is in each card's title.