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Most Expensive Pokemon Base Set Pokemon Cards

Series:Base Set

Release: January 1999
102Cards
416Available
Base Set Symbol
416 cards
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Most Expensive Pokemon Base Set Pokemon Cards

Most Expensive Pokemon Base Set card list & price guide. Ungraded & graded values for all Pokemon Base Set Pokemon Cards.

Most Valuable Pokemon Base Set Cards: Find the most valuable cards from this set, including ultra rare, secret rare, and holographic cards with current market prices.

This set contains 102 cards. Released in January 1999.

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Most Valuable Pokemon Base Set Card Types & Rarities

This Pokemon TCG set includes various card rarities from common cards to ultra rare and secret rare Pokemon cards. The most valuable Base Set Pokemon cards are typically the rare holographic cards, ultra rare cards, and secret rare cards. These most valuable cards often feature special foil patterns, alternate artwork, or are numbered beyond the base set.

What Makes Pokemon Base Set Cards Valuable

  • Ultra Rare Cards — The highest rarity tier with special artwork
  • Secret Rare Cards — Cards numbered beyond the set with rainbow or gold foiling
  • Full Art Cards — Cards where artwork extends to the edges
  • Alternate Art Cards — Special versions with unique artwork
  • Graded Cards — PSA 10 or BGS 10 graded cards command premium prices

Browse the complete Base Set card list below to find current market prices for every card in this Pokemon TCG set, from common cards to the most valuable cards in the set.

Pokemon Base Set Card Information

How to identify Pokemon Base Set cards:

  • Look for the set symbol in the bottom right corner of each card
  • Card numbers range from 1 to 102

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Set Specifications

Release Date:
January 1999

Total Cards:
102 cards

Card Game:
Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG)

Manufacturer:
The Pokemon Company / Nintendo