Set · BASE1
Base Set: card values and prices
Set value (one of each card, at the PMC price): €1,168.38, −27.9% over 30 days. 102 priced cards out of 102 numbered.
- Series
- Base
- Released
- January 9, 1999
- Numbered cards
- 102
- Priced cards
- 102
- Most expensive card
- Charizard · €265.94
The most expensive Base Set cards
| # | Card | PMC price | 30 d |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  CharizardBase Set · #4 | €265.94 | −61.0% |
| 2 |  BlastoiseBase Set · #2 | €135.80 | 0.0% |
| 3 |  VenusaurBase Set · #15 | €73.96 | −17.6% |
| 4 |  AlakazamBase Set · #1 | €44.89 | −7.4% |
| 5 |  RaichuBase Set · #14 | €41.81 | 0.0% |
| 6 |  ZapdosBase Set · #16 | €39.86 | 0.0% |
| 7 |  MewtwoBase Set · #10 | €31.71 | 0.0% |
| 8 |  NidokingBase Set · #11 | €31.47 | −24.6% |
| 9 |  ClefairyBase Set · #5 | €30.77 | +15.5% |
| 10 |  PoliwrathBase Set · #13 | €28.27 | 0.0% |
| 11 |  ChanseyBase Set · #3 | €27.29 | −16.4% |
| 12 |  GyaradosBase Set · #6 | €25.18 | 0.0% |
| 13 |  MagnetonBase Set · #9 | €20.48 | 0.0% |
| 14 |  PikachuBase Set · #58 | €18.74 | 0.0% |
| 15 |  NinetalesBase Set · #12 | €18.26 | 0.0% |
| 16 |  CharmanderBase Set · #46 | €17.56 | +86.6% |
| 17 |  DragonairBase Set · #18 | €13.73 | 0.0% |
| 18 |  MachampBase Set · #8 | €13.06 | +2.8% |
| 19 |  ElectabuzzBase Set · #20 | €12.97 | +22.8% |
| 20 |  HitmonchanBase Set · #7 | €11.65 | +10.5% |
Biggest 30-day gainers
| Card | PMC price | 30 d | |
|---|---|---|---|
 MagmarBase Set · #36 | €9.24 | +87.8% | |
| CharmanderBase Set · #46 | €17.56 | +86.6% | |
 KoffingBase Set · #51 | €2.51 | +71.9% | |
 PoliwhirlBase Set · #38 | €4.08 | +44.7% | |
 VoltorbBase Set · #67 | €4.52 | +24.9% |
Biggest 30-day losers
| Card | PMC price | 30 d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CharizardBase Set · #4 | €265.94 | −61.0% | |
 Scoop UpBase Set · #78 | €11.53 | −46.2% | |
 DewgongBase Set · #25 | €4.49 | −34.0% | |
 Pokémon FluteBase Set · #86 | €2.47 | −26.3% | |
 ArcanineBase Set · #23 | €4.48 | −25.3% |
All priced Base Set cards
| # | Card | PMC price | 30 d |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Scoop UpBase Set · #78 | €11.53 | −46.2% |
| 22 | PidgeottoBase Set · #22 | €10.65 | 0.0% |
| 23 | Impostor Professor OakBase Set · #73 | €10.14 | +6.0% |
| 24 | MagmarBase Set · #36 | €9.24 | +87.8% |
| 25 | DugtrioBase Set · #19 | €9.19 | 0.0% |
| 26 | Item FinderBase Set · #74 | €9.16 | 0.0% |
| 27 | Pokémon TraderBase Set · #77 | €8.97 | +6.0% |
| 28 | Clefairy DollBase Set · #70 | €8.49 | +2.5% |
| 29 | ElectrodeBase Set · #21 | €8.09 | −2.4% |
| 30 | Pokémon BreederBase Set · #76 | €7.31 | −12.7% |
| 31 | SquirtleBase Set · #63 | €6.94 | −11.6% |
| 32 | Devolution SprayBase Set · #72 | €6.67 | −12.7% |
| 33 | WartortleBase Set · #42 | €6.37 | 0.0% |
| 34 | BulbasaurBase Set · #44 | €6.27 | 0.0% |
| 35 | BeedrillBase Set · #17 | €6.24 | −10.5% |
| 36 | IvysaurBase Set · #30 | €5.99 | +0.8% |
| 37 | Computer SearchBase Set · #71 | €5.11 | +22.0% |
| 38 | LassBase Set · #75 | €5.02 | 0.0% |
| 39 | NidorinoBase Set · #37 | €4.83 | −14.5% |
| 40 | Double Colorless EnergyBase Set · #96 | €4.60 | 0.0% |
| 41 | VoltorbBase Set · #67 | €4.52 | +24.9% |
| 42 | DewgongBase Set · #25 | €4.49 | −34.0% |
| 43 | ArcanineBase Set · #23 | €4.48 | −25.3% |
| 44 | ReviveBase Set · #89 | €4.43 | 0.0% |
| 45 | PoliwhirlBase Set · #38 | €4.08 | +44.7% |
| 46 | MaintenanceBase Set · #83 | €3.87 | −5.6% |
| 47 | RaticateBase Set · #40 | €3.72 | 0.0% |
| 48 | MagikarpBase Set · #35 | €3.71 | −9.3% |
| 49 | PorygonBase Set · #39 | €3.41 | −10.3% |
| 50 | Super Energy RemovalBase Set · #79 | €3.33 | −19.8% |
| 51 | HaunterBase Set · #29 | €3.26 | +0.9% |
| 52 | CharmeleonBase Set · #24 | €2.99 | 0.0% |
| 53 | Pokémon CenterBase Set · #85 | €2.98 | +9.2% |
| 54 | SeelBase Set · #41 | €2.96 | −11.1% |
| 55 | KadabraBase Set · #32 | €2.76 | 0.0% |
| 56 | DratiniBase Set · #26 | €2.71 | −22.1% |
| 57 | GrowlitheBase Set · #28 | €2.60 | +18.7% |
| 58 | MachokeBase Set · #34 | €2.51 | +23.0% |
| 59 | KoffingBase Set · #51 | €2.51 | +71.9% |
| 60 | Pokémon FluteBase Set · #86 | €2.47 | −26.3% |
| 61 | KakunaBase Set · #33 | €2.32 | 0.0% |
| 62 | DefenderBase Set · #80 | €2.22 | +16.8% |
| 63 | JynxBase Set · #31 | €2.09 | 0.0% |
| 64 | Full HealBase Set · #82 | €2.08 | +0.5% |
| 65 | CaterpieBase Set · #45 | €2.07 | −12.7% |
| 66 | Farfetch'dBase Set · #27 | €1.91 | 0.0% |
| 67 | MetapodBase Set · #54 | €1.83 | 0.0% |
| 68 | DrowzeeBase Set · #49 | €1.79 | 0.0% |
| 69 | PidgeyBase Set · #57 | €1.58 | −22.2% |
| 70 | DoduoBase Set · #48 | €1.40 | −18.1% |
| 71 | MagnemiteBase Set · #53 | €1.36 | 0.0% |
| 72 | SandshrewBase Set · #62 | €1.36 | 0.0% |
| 73 | GastlyBase Set · #50 | €1.33 | −20.8% |
| 74 | VulpixBase Set · #68 | €1.29 | −12.8% |
| 75 | AbraBase Set · #43 | €1.22 | +4.3% |
| 76 | OnixBase Set · #56 | €1.16 | −18.9% |
| 77 | TangelaBase Set · #66 | €1.16 | 0.0% |
| 78 | PokédexBase Set · #87 | €1.16 | 0.0% |
| 79 | PoliwagBase Set · #59 | €1.09 | −47.6% |
| 80 | StarmieBase Set · #64 | €1.09 | −3.5% |
| 81 | WeedleBase Set · #69 | €1.06 | +10.4% |
| 82 | PonytaBase Set · #60 | €0.95 | 0.0% |
| 83 | DiglettBase Set · #47 | €0.89 | 0.0% |
| 84 | MachopBase Set · #52 | €0.87 | 0.0% |
| 85 | Energy RetrievalBase Set · #81 | €0.87 | −6.5% |
| 86 | PlusPowerBase Set · #84 | €0.87 | 0.0% |
| 87 | Professor OakBase Set · #88 | €0.84 | −52.0% |
| 88 | Energy RemovalBase Set · #92 | €0.81 | 0.0% |
| 89 | Nidoran♂Base Set · #55 | €0.80 | 0.0% |
| 90 | RattataBase Set · #61 | €0.77 | −18.9% |
| 91 | Gust of WindBase Set · #93 | €0.72 | 0.0% |
| 92 | BillBase Set · #91 | €0.70 | +12.9% |
| 93 | StaryuBase Set · #65 | €0.68 | −9.3% |
| 94 | PotionBase Set · #94 | €0.60 | +25.0% |
| 95 | Lightning EnergyBase Set · #100 | €0.57 | −66.5% |
| 96 | Super PotionBase Set · #90 | €0.51 | 0.0% |
| 97 | Fire EnergyBase Set · #98 | €0.51 | −1.9% |
| 98 | Fighting EnergyBase Set · #97 | €0.49 | −16.9% |
| 99 | SwitchBase Set · #95 | €0.42 | 0.0% |
| 100 | Water EnergyBase Set · #102 | €0.34 | 0.0% |
| 101 | Grass EnergyBase Set · #99 | €0.31 | −3.1% |
| 102 | Psychic EnergyBase Set · #101 | €0.29 | −31.0% |
Base Set sealed products: today’s prices
Base Set booster boxes, collection boxes and boosters as of October 20, 2026: the sales trend on the European market, French and English versions combined. A product is only worth this price if it is truly sealed, original wrap intact.
| Product | Type | Today’s price | Per booster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Set Booster Box | Booster display box | €19,020.98 | €528.36 |
| Pokémon Demo Game | Booster pack | €3,750.00 | |
| Base Set Booster | Booster pack | €695.86 | |
| Base Set: Charizard 1-Pack Blister | Blister | €1,709.83 | |
| Base Set: Blastoise 1-Pack Blister | Blister | €1,685.65 | |
| Base Set: Venusaur 1-Pack Blister | Blister | €1,000.00 | |
| Base Set: Overgrowth Theme Deck | Deck | €321.67 | |
| Base Set: 2-Player Starter Set | Deck | €299.53 | |
| Base Set: Blackout Theme Deck | Deck | €235.44 | |
| Base Set: Brushfire Theme Deck | Deck | €230.04 | |
| Base Set: Zap! Theme Deck | Deck | €228.22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the most expensive Base Set card?
As of October 20, 2026, it’s Charizard (#4), worth €265.94 at the PMC price.
How much is the complete Base Set set worth?
One of each card, at the PMC price of October 20, 2026: €1,168.38 for 102 priced cards. 23 cards are worth €10 or more.
How much is a Base Set booster box worth?
As of October 20, 2026, the sealed Base Set Booster Box is worth €19,020.98 at today’s price, i.e. €528.36 per booster (sales trend on the European market, French and English versions combined).
Do these prices apply to my cards?
They are benchmarks for each card, all languages and conditions combined. A damaged copy is worth less; a graded card or one in perfect condition can be worth more.
PMC price as of October 20, 2026, calculated by PokeMarketCap from five independent market sources, cross-checked and weighted by reliability; for a card, its base is the median of the trend and of the 7- and 30-day sales averages on the European market. All languages and conditions combined: an indicative benchmark, not the price of your copy nor investment advice. Our method (in French). PokeMarketCap is independent of Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK and The Pokémon Company.
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