Base Set
Base series
- Released
- Cards
- 102
- Set code
- BS
- Printings
- Unlimited · Shadowless · 1st Edition
Base Set is a Pokémon TCG expansion from the Base series. It was released on January 9, 1999. Its set code is BS. The numbered set contains 102 cards. The two most valuable cards are Charizard at about $868.56 and Blastoise at about $224.94. Buying one of each card in the numbered set currently costs about $2,148.11. The current estimate for a master set is $2,148.11. The median card costs $2.46, so the more expensive cards account for most of the set's value.
Market insightsSee what the set costs to complete and how its value has changed.~$2,148.11 base · ~$2,148.11 master~$2,148.11 base~$2,148.11 master
Base Set price statistics
- Most expensive card
Charizard#4 · $868.56- Cheapest card
Potion#94 · $0.31- Average card value
- $21.27
- Median card value
- $2.46
Prices from TCGplayer · updated yesterday
Base Set price history
The historical TCGplayer market cost of completing the numbered base set.
Market-price estimate, methodology v1. Base selects the cheapest priced collectible finish for each non-secret card; Master sums each exact collectible finish. Marketplace listing lows are not used.
Base Set card list (102 cards)
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Base Set sealed product prices
Sealed products are priced separately and are not included in the set value.
Prices from TCGplayer
FAQ about Base Set
What is the full Base Set card list?
The complete Base Set card list contains 102 cards. The first 102 use the regular set numbering (#1–#102). This page shows the cards in collector order. You can open any card for its variants and current price, or sort the list by price.
How many cards are in Base Set?
Base Set has 102 cards in the base set and 102 cards in total once secret rares are included.
What are the top chase cards in Base Set?
The biggest chase cards in Base Set are Charizard (#4, ~$868.56), Blastoise (#2, ~$224.94) and Venusaur (#15, ~$182.36). Most of the set's value sits in its 31 Rare cards, which average $64.79 each. The ten most valuable cards are listed on this page with prices updated daily.
What is the most expensive card in Base Set?
Charizard (#4) is currently the most expensive card in Base Set, at around $868.56. The next most valuable is Blastoise at about $224.94. Prices refresh daily from TCGplayer and Cardmarket.
When was Base Set released?
Base Set was released on January 9, 1999, as part of the Base series, under the set code BS.
How much does it cost to complete Base Set?
Completing the Base Set base set costs around $2,148.11 in singles at current market prices, and a master set with every secret rare and variant runs about $2,148.11. The median card costs $2.46, which means the most expensive cards account for most of the total.
What do Base Set sealed products cost?
Current market prices include Base Set Booster Pack [Revised Unlimited Edition] at about $846.39. The latest price snapshot is dated September 1, 2026, and prices can change.
