Base Set 2
126-card expansion featuring Charizard, Blastoise and Alakazam.
- Game
- Pokemon TCG
- Publisher
- TPC
- Release date
- 24 February 2000
- Cards
- 126
- Status
- Released
About this release
Base Set 2 is the second main expansion in the Pokemon TCG WOTC series, released on 24 February 2000. The set contains 126 cards, including Charizard, Blastoise and Alakazam, alongside Holo Rares sought after by both players and collectors.
At current market prices, the complete set is worth around £1,434. Charizard leads the value charts, while sealed booster boxes, Elite Trainer Boxes and individual singles offer multiple ways to collect or build competitive decks.
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What is Pokemon TCG?
The Pokemon Trading Card Game is a two-player game where each player builds a 60-card deck around a team of Pokemon and battles to knock out the opponent's Pokemon. Every time you knock one out you take a Prize card - take all of your Prizes (usually six) to win.
How a game plays
Each turn you draw a card, then play Basic Pokemon, attach Energy, use Trainer cards and attack. Attacks need the right Energy attached; when a Pokemon's HP runs out it is knocked out and the attacker takes a Prize. Basic Pokemon evolve into stronger Stage 1 and Stage 2 forms as the game develops, so a deck is about building an engine of Pokemon, Energy and Trainers that work together.
Read the official how-to-play guide →Base Set 2 Rarities & Set Breakdown
Base Set 2 has 126 of 126 cards currently revealed.
The main booster checklist is made up of 126 base cards and 0 variant cards.
Type
- Grass27
- Colorless19
- Water14
- Fighting11
- Psychic9
- Fire8
- Lightning8
Stage
- Basic52
- Stage 133
- Stage 211
Rarity
- Common47
- Uncommon42
- Holo Rare19
- Rare18
Most Valuable Base Set 2 Cards
The most valuable card in Base Set 2 is Charizard at around £448.
Chase-card prices powered by PulseTCG · updated 25 August 2026
Base Set 2 Card List
Every Base Set 2 card is listed below with its number, rarity and current UK reference prices — searchable and filterable.
Full card list
Every card-number record in the set, searchable and filterable. Select any card for its full details.
Base Set 2 Booster Boxes & Products
Base Set 2 has 6 sealed products across booster packs & boxes, decks. The Booster Box includes 36 booster packs; 10 cards per pack.
Booster Packs & Boxes
Booster Box
- 36 booster packs
- 10 cards per pack
- 1 Rare or better in every pack
- 1 reverse-holo card in every pack
Booster Pack
- 10 cards per pack
- 1 Rare or better card
- 1 reverse-holo card
Decks
Theme Deck
4 decks · "Grass Chopper" · "Hot Water" · "Lightning Bug" · "Psych Out"
- 60-card ready-to-play deck
- 1-2 holographic cards
- Damage counters and a coin
- Rulebook and paper playmat
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Theme Deck
- 60-card ready-to-play deck
- 1-2 holographic cards
- Damage counters and a coin
- Rulebook and paper playmat
Contents as listed by the publisher. Prices and availability update automatically.
Competitive Play
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Official resources
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Base Set 2 released?
Base Set 2 was released on 24 February 2000.
How many cards are in the Base Set 2 Booster Box Booster Box?
A Base Set 2 Booster Box Booster Box contains 36 packs of 10 cards each, 360 cards in total.
How many cards are in Base Set 2?
Base Set 2 contains 126 cards.
What is the most valuable card in Base Set 2?
Charizard 004/130, the Holo Rare, is currently the most valuable card in Base Set 2, worth around £448. Prices reflect market data as of 25 August 2026.
How much is a complete Base Set 2 set worth?
A complete set of all 126 cards is worth around £1,434 at current market prices, holding roughly steady over the last 30 days. Card values range from under £1 for commons up to £448 for the top chase card. Prices reflect market data as of 25 August 2026.
Is there a full card list for Base Set 2?
Yes. This guide has the full 126-card booster checklist with card images, search and rarity filters.
Is Base Set 2 worth buying?
Base Set 2 has 20 cards currently worth £10 or more, led by Charizard 004/130 at around £448. Its combination of high-value chase cards and playable cards gives it appeal to collectors and deck-builders, though sealed-product value depends on purchase price and pull results.
How do you price your cards?
The card prices shown on this page are current UK market values, sourced from PokePulse - a dedicated Pokemon TCG price tracker. We refresh them regularly, so you see an up-to-date UK valuation rather than a US price simply converted to pounds.
What is Pokemon TCG?
The Pokemon Trading Card Game is a two-player game where each player builds a 60-card deck around a team of Pokemon and battles to knock out the opponent's Pokemon.
Which high-rarity cards are in Base Set 2?
Base Set 2's premium cards are its Holo Rares — the set's highest-rarity treatments — including Charizard, Blastoise and Alakazam.
What rarities are in Base Set 2?
Base Set 2 includes Common, Uncommon, Rare and Holo Rare cards, from the most common to the rarest.
How do you play Pokemon TCG?
Each turn you draw a card, then play Basic Pokemon, attach Energy, use Trainer cards and attack. Cards from Base Set 2 can be added to any standard Pokemon TCG deck.
How many Base Set 2 cards are worth over £20?
17 cards in Base Set 2 are currently worth £20 or more, led by Charizard 004/130 at £448. The rest are more affordable commons, uncommons and lower rares.
What are the best cards to pull from Base Set 2?
The most sought-after pulls are Charizard 004/130 (£448), Blastoise 002/130 (£139), Venusaur 018/130 (£95.74), Mewtwo 010/130 (£61.23), Raichu 016/130 (£54.02). These high-rarity cards carry most of the set's value.
Where can I find the official Pokemon TCG rules?
The full rules and how-to-play guide are published on the official Pokemon TCG website.
