Base Set
99-card expansion featuring Charizard, Blastoise and Alakazam.
- Game
- Pokemon TCG
- Publisher
- TPC
- Release date
- 9 January 1999
- Cards
- 99
- Status
- Released
What is Base Set?
Base Set is a Pokemon TCG expansion in the WOTC series, released on 9 January 1999. The set contains 99 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 £2,061. Charizard leads the value charts, while sealed booster boxes, Elite Trainer Boxes and individual singles offer multiple ways to collect or build competitive decks.
When did Base Set come out?
- 9 January 1999Base SetReleased
- 16 June 1999JungleNext release
- 10 October 1999FossilUpcoming
- 24 February 2000Base Set 2Upcoming
New to the game?
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 →What are the most valuable Base Set cards?
The most valuable card in Base Set is Charizard at around £895.
Chase-card prices from UK eBay listings and TCGPlayer · updated 20 October 2026 · current UK market values, not US prices converted to pounds
Base Set Card List
Every Base Set 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.
What rarities are in Base Set?
99 of 99 cards currently revealed for Base Set.
Rarity
- Common37
- Uncommon32
- Rare15
- Holo Rare15
What Base Set booster boxes and products are there?
Base Set has 6 sealed products across booster packs & boxes and decks. The Set Booster includes 10 cards per pack and 1 Rare or better card.
Booster Packs & Boxes
Set Booster
Pack [Revised Unlimited Edition] · Box [Revised Unlimited Edition]
- 10 cards per pack
- 1 Rare or better card
- 1 reverse-holo card
- 36 booster packs
- 1 Rare or better in every pack
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Set Booster
- 10 cards per pack
- 1 Rare or better card
- 1 reverse-holo card
- 36 booster packs
- 1 Rare or better in every pack
Decks
Theme Deck
4 decks · "Blackout" (Revised Base Set Reprint Run) · "Zap!" (Revised Base Set Reprint Run) · "Brushfire" (Revised Base Set Reprint Run) · "Overgrowth" (Revised Base Set Reprint Run)
- 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
What is the most valuable card in Base Set?
Charizard 004/102, the Holo Rare, is currently the most valuable card in Base Set, worth around £895. Prices reflect market data as of 20 October 2026.
When was Base Set released?
Base Set was released on 9 January 1999.
How many cards are in Base Set?
Base Set has 102 cards. Our checklist currently lists 99 of them. Its rarities run from Common to Holo Rare.
How much is a complete Base Set worth?
A complete Base Set — one copy of each of its 99 cards in the cheapest printing — costs around £1,494 at current market prices. Single cards range from £0.99 to £895 for Charizard 004/102. Prices reflect market data as of 20 October 2026.
What are the best cards to pull from Base Set?
The most valuable cards to pull are Charizard 004/102: £895, Blastoise 002/102: £67.97, Venusaur 015/102: £67.47, Raichu 014/102: £31.90, Mewtwo 010/102: £29.65. Each price is for the printing named. Prices reflect market data as of 20 October 2026.
Which high-rarity cards are in Base Set?
The rarest cards in Base Set are its Holo Rares, including Charizard, Blastoise and Alakazam.
What rarities are in Base Set?
Base Set includes Common, Uncommon, Rare and Holo Rare cards, from the most common to the rarest.
Is there a full card list for Base Set?
This guide has a 99-card booster checklist with card images, search and rarity filters; cards still missing from it are being added.
How many Base Set cards are worth over £20?
8 of the 99 cards in Base Set are currently worth £20 or more, led by Charizard 004/102 at £895. Prices reflect market data as of 20 October 2026.
Which Base Set card has risen most in value?
Over the last 30 days, Mewtwo 010/102 has been the biggest riser in Base Set, up 7% to around £29.65.
Where can I buy Base Set singles?
Individual Base Set singles are available to buy at Monster Card Corner.
What comes before and after Base Set?
Jungle follows it.
