Base Set
Series: Base
Release date: January 9, 1999
Cards: 102
Set code: BASE1
Base Set Card List
102 cards · 10 products
Base Set Sealed Products (10)
Base Set Chase Cards
Base Set illustrators
Frequently asked questions
When was Base Set released?
Base Set released on January 9, 1999.
How many cards are in Base Set?
Base Set contains 102 cards.
What is the most expensive card in Base Set?
The most expensive card in Base Set is Charizard #4 (Rare Holo), at $272.94: the median of 41 completed sales over the last 7 days, as of November 14, 2026.
How much is a Base Set booster box?
A sealed Base Set booster box sells for $41,084.74: the median of 5 completed sales over the last 30 days, as of November 12, 2026.
Was every Base Set card obtainable from booster packs?
No. Machamp, number 8, was sold only inside the 2-Player Starter Set, Shadowless in the first printing of that box and regular in the second, and it was the only Stage 2 Pokémon there. Every commercial copy carries the 1st Edition stamp, because Wizards of the Coast never released an Unlimited print of the card.
