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Base Set card prices and card list

Released January 9, 1999101 cards tracked
Set Value
$2,18929% concentrated
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Base Set card list: every card with prices

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31
Dewgong
$1.58-1.25%
Buy
32
Raticate
$1.53+3.38%
Buy
33
Bulbasaur
$1.33-5.00%
Buy
34
Electabuzz
$1.31+2.34%
Buy
35
Full Heal
$1.31-7.75%
Buy
36
Imposter Professor Oak
$1.31-0.76%
Buy
37
Voltorb
$1.30+2.36%
Buy
38
Caterpie
$1.29+12.17%
Buy
39
Dugtrio
$1.29-3.01%
Buy
40
Pikachu
$1.28-4.48%
Buy
41
Defender
$1.12-5.08%
Buy
42
Ivysaur
$1.08+10.20%
Buy
43
Diglett
$1.050.00%
Buy
44
Jynx
$1.02-1.92%
Buy
45
Electrode
$0.950.00%
Buy
46
Nidorino
$0.91+3.41%
Buy
47
Super Energy Removal
$0.890.00%
Buy
48
Onix
$0.88-12.87%
Buy
49
Tangela
$0.86+10.26%
Buy
50
Double Colorless Energy
$0.83-1.19%
Buy
51
Koffing
$0.80+2.56%
Buy
52
Computer Search
$0.79+2.60%
Buy
53
Pokemon Center
$0.78-11.36%
Buy
54
Vulpix
$0.780.00%
Buy
55
PlusPower
$0.76+20.63%
Buy
56
Beedrill
$0.75+8.70%
Buy
57
Magnemite
$0.72-1.37%
Buy
58
Nidoran M
$0.680.00%
Buy
59
Growlithe
$0.67-2.90%
Buy
60
Charmander
$0.65+4.84%
Buy

Base Set release date and set details

Base Set is a Pokémon set released on January 9, 1999, currently valued at $2,189 in total market value across its singles. 101 cards are tracked, with sealed products listed separately.

The most valuable card in Base Set is Charizard at $360.78, followed by Blastoise ($91.38) and Venusaur ($74.95). Together, the top 3 cards represent 24% of the set's total value.

Market data updated daily. Prices reflect Near Mint condition from major marketplaces. Track Base Set value history, top cards, and market trends on TCGIndex.

Pokémon sets released around the same time

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Base Set FAQ

What is the most expensive Base Set card?
The most expensive Base Set card is Charizard, trading around $360.78, ahead of Blastoise at $91.38. The top 10 is listed above and the full ranking by price is the card list on this page.
How much is a Base Set sealed product worth?
Base Set Theme Deck - "Zap!" (Revised Base Set Reprint Run) trades around $499.99 sealed on the secondary market, up +0.0% over 30 days. Every Base Set sealed product TCGIndex tracks is listed on this page with its own price history.
When was Base Set released?
Base Set (Pokémon) was released on January 9, 1999. TCGIndex tracks 101 cards from the set with daily prices since then.
How much is the Base Set set worth?
The full Base Set set in Pokémon is worth around $2,189 on the secondary market, based on the combined live value of its singles.
How many cards are in Base Set?
TCGIndex tracks 101 Base Set cards with a market price, plus 4 sealed products. Promo and secret cards are included when they trade.
Is Base Set worth collecting?
TCGIndex doesn't give financial advice, but here's the data worth knowing: the set sits around $2,189, with Charizard carrying the top price. Set value moves with reprints, rotation and the chase cards, so look at the trend and your own timeframe before you buy in.