Base
Base (base1) is a mainline Pokémon TCG set (Base) from 1999-01-09 with 102 catalogued printings. Charizard near $614.49 anchors current chase interest. Median reference $2.59 across priced printings. Cactaur aggregates rarity splits, chase links, and a completion value snapshot so collectors and future sellers share one factual set index keyed to pokemon:en:base1.
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What is Base?
Set builders reference Base when completing Base binders, dated 1999-01-09 in our catalog. Notable market references include Charizard, Blastoise, Venusaur. Priced printings center around a $2.59 median snapshot. Catalog key pokemon:en:base1 powers this hub: rarity counts, chase links, and a full card table so you can plan singles purchases or future marketplace bids with the same data Cactaur uses on card pages.
What is Base?
Base is catalogued as a mainline Pokémon TCG set under slug base1. Cactaur lists 102 printings compared with an official count of 102, pulling rarity, artwork, and market references from our ingest pipeline. Set pages complement card detail pages by showing how chase cards rank within the entire pool and how rarities stack for completionists.
When was Base released?
Base carries a 1999-01-09 release date in Cactaur metadata with 102 official cards. Actual print runs vary by region; Japanese and English releases may differ by a few weeks. Our 102 indexed printings include variants when providers expose them, which can exceed the number printed on booster packaging.
What are the chase cards in Base?
High references in Base currently include Charizard at $614.49; Blastoise at $226.28; Venusaur at $152.98; Alakazam at $83.56; Mewtwo at $77.98; Raichu at $71.09. Chase slots combine scarcity, art, and competitive demand—prices move with tournament results and reprint rumors. Follow individual card pages for condition-specific ranges.
How much is Base worth?
Median reference $2.59 with 101 priced cards implies a skewed market: a few chase cards pull the total up while bulk stays cheap. Budget for outliers separately from commons bulk. Base is indexed under slug base1 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
How do you complete Base?
Complete Base by acquiring bulk commons/uncommons first, then rare holos, then top chase cards. Rarity mix: 16× Rare Holo, 16× Rare, 38× Common, 32× Uncommon. Reserved anchors on this page (#set-buy, #set-watch) will later tie into marketplace carts and collection tracking.
Chase cards
Rarity breakdown
| Common | 38 |
|---|---|
| Uncommon | 32 |
| Rare Holo | 16 |
| Rare | 16 |
All cards in Base
| Card | # | Rarity | Market USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charizard | 4 | Rare Holo | $614.49 |
| Blastoise | 2 | Rare Holo | $226.28 |
| Venusaur | 15 | Rare Holo | $152.98 |
| Alakazam | 1 | Rare Holo | $83.56 |
| Mewtwo | 10 | Rare Holo | $77.98 |
| Raichu | 14 | Rare Holo | $71.09 |
| Chansey | 3 | Rare Holo | $56.92 |
| Zapdos | 16 | Rare Holo | $53.88 |
| Gyarados | 6 | Rare Holo | $52.55 |
| Ninetales | 12 | Rare Holo | $39.59 |
| Nidoking | 11 | Rare Holo | $38.05 |
| Magneton | 9 | Rare Holo | $37.06 |
| Poliwrath | 13 | Rare Holo | $36.37 |
| Clefairy | 5 | Rare Holo | $36.05 |
| Hitmonchan | 7 | Rare Holo | $25.34 |
| Dragonair | 18 | Rare | $16.26 |
| Electabuzz | 20 | Rare | $12.90 |
| Pidgeotto | 22 | Rare | $11.34 |
| Dugtrio | 19 | Rare | $11.18 |
| Item Finder | 74 | Rare | $9.39 |
| Scoop Up | 78 | Rare | $8.62 |
| Clefairy Doll | 70 | Rare | $7.97 |
| Squirtle | 63 | Common | $7.85 |
| Pikachu | 58 | Common | $7.54 |
| Electrode | 21 | Rare | $7.50 |
| Pokémon Breeder | 76 | Rare | $7.11 |
| Impostor Professor Oak | 73 | Rare | $5.80 |
| Devolution Spray | 72 | Rare | $5.76 |
| Pokémon Trader | 77 | Rare | $5.68 |
| Beedrill | 17 | Rare | $5.42 |
| Bulbasaur | 44 | Common | $5.39 |
| Voltorb | 67 | Common | $5.39 |
| Double Colorless Energy | 96 | Uncommon | $5.27 |
| Ivysaur | 30 | Uncommon | $5.18 |
| Wartortle | 42 | Uncommon | $5.05 |
| Magikarp | 35 | Uncommon | $4.36 |
| Arcanine | 23 | Uncommon | $4.25 |
| Lass | 75 | Rare | $4.25 |
| Super Energy Removal | 79 | Rare | $4.03 |
| Computer Search | 71 | Rare | $3.66 |
| Dewgong | 25 | Uncommon | $3.59 |
| Pokémon Flute | 86 | Uncommon | $3.52 |
| Maintenance | 83 | Uncommon | $3.20 |
| Magmar | 36 | Uncommon | $3.18 |
| Nidorino | 37 | Uncommon | $3.00 |
| Raticate | 40 | Uncommon | $3.00 |
| Porygon | 39 | Uncommon | $2.79 |
| Charmander | 46 | Common | $2.77 |
| Haunter | 29 | Uncommon | $2.75 |
| Dratini | 26 | Uncommon | $2.64 |
| Revive | 89 | Uncommon | $2.59 |
| Charmeleon | 24 | Uncommon | $2.56 |
| Pokémon Center | 85 | Uncommon | $2.23 |
| Full Heal | 82 | Uncommon | $2.20 |
| Kadabra | 32 | Uncommon | $2.04 |
| Pidgey | 57 | Common | $1.91 |
| Poliwhirl | 38 | Uncommon | $1.86 |
| Farfetch'd | 27 | Uncommon | $1.82 |
| Professor Oak | 88 | Uncommon | $1.79 |
| Defender | 80 | Uncommon | $1.67 |
| Doduo | 48 | Common | $1.56 |
| Growlithe | 28 | Uncommon | $1.49 |
| Kakuna | 33 | Uncommon | $1.37 |
| Tangela | 66 | Common | $1.37 |
| Jynx | 31 | Uncommon | $1.35 |
| Machoke | 34 | Uncommon | $1.33 |
| Abra | 43 | Common | $1.32 |
| Seel | 41 | Uncommon | $1.32 |
| Caterpie | 45 | Common | $1.24 |
| Onix | 56 | Common | $1.24 |
| Sandshrew | 62 | Common | $1.12 |
| Metapod | 54 | Common | $1.01 |
| PlusPower | 84 | Uncommon | $0.98 |
| Gastly | 50 | Common | $0.91 |
| Diglett | 47 | Common | $0.86 |
| Rattata | 61 | Common | $0.85 |
| Starmie | 64 | Common | $0.85 |
| Vulpix | 68 | Common | $0.85 |
| Ponyta | 60 | Common | $0.84 |
| Drowzee | 49 | Common | $0.81 |
| Poliwag | 59 | Common | $0.80 |
| Nidoran ♂ | 55 | Common | $0.77 |
| Koffing | 51 | Common | $0.76 |
| Magnemite | 53 | Common | $0.75 |
| Staryu | 65 | Common | $0.72 |
| Energy Retrieval | 81 | Uncommon | $0.70 |
| Machop | 52 | Common | $0.67 |
| Weedle | 69 | Common | $0.63 |
| Lightning Energy | 100 | Common | $0.48 |
| Pokédex | 87 | Uncommon | $0.46 |
| Psychic Energy | 101 | Common | $0.45 |
| Energy Removal | 92 | Common | $0.42 |
| Fire Energy | 98 | Common | $0.39 |
| Grass Energy | 99 | Common | $0.37 |
| Bill | 91 | Common | $0.36 |
| Gust of Wind | 93 | Common | $0.36 |
| Fighting Energy | 97 | Common | $0.35 |
| Super Potion | 90 | Uncommon | $0.35 |
| Switch | 95 | Common | $0.35 |
| Water Energy | 102 | Common | $0.34 |
| Potion | 94 | Common | $0.32 |
| Machamp | 8 | Rare Holo | — |
Related sets
- Team Rocket (2000-04-24)
- Base Set 2 (2000-02-24)
- Fossil (1999-10-10)
- Wizards Black Star Promos (1999-07-01)
FAQ
How many cards are in Base?
Cactaur indexes 102 printings in Base; official count is 102. Variant or promo printings can push the indexed total above the number on the booster box.
When did Base release?
Base shows a catalog release date of 1999-01-09 for this English Pokémon TCG entry. Base is indexed under slug base1 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
What is the most expensive card in Base?
Charizard leads references around $614.49 in our latest snapshot. Prices change with condition and market volume. Base is indexed under slug base1 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
Is Base good for beginners?
Base works for collectors who already know Base. Beginners may prefer a starter deck before chasing rare pulls from this set. Base is indexed under slug base1 in the Cactaur Pokémon TCG catalog.
Where can I track Base prices?
Use this Cactaur set page for a snapshot, then open individual card pages for ongoing market references. Future marketplace features will anchor off the same data attributes on each row.