CardBase Set Series Pokemon TCG Sets
The original Pokemon TCG sets that started it all. Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, and Team Rocket introduced the world to Pokemon card collecting. These vintage sets contain the most iconic and valuable Pokemon cards ever printed, including the legendary Base Set Charizard, Blastoise, and Venusaur holographics.
Years: 1999-2000 · Sets: 7 · Key features: 1st Edition Base Set, Shadowless prints, original holographic cards, Team Rocket dark Pokemon
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About Base Set Series Pokemon Cards
The original Pokemon TCG sets that started it all. Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, and Team Rocket introduced the world to Pokemon card collecting. These vintage sets contain the most iconic and valuable Pokemon cards ever printed, including the legendary Base Set Charizard, Blastoise, and Venusaur holographics.
Base Set Series Card Values
Card values in the Base Set Series era vary widely based on rarity, condition, and demand. Use our free card scanner to instantly check the value of any Base Set Series card, or browse our price guide for detailed market information. The most valuable Base Set Series cards tend to be Special Illustration Rare, Secret Rare, and Ultra Rare variants.
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