Pokémon Base Set

Base Set

Wizards of the Coast19994 sealed SKUsPokémon

Released: January 9, 1999
Age: 27 years, 6 months
Era: Wizards of the Coast
Franchise: Pokémon

The foundational Pokémon TCG expansion. Introduced the game to Western markets via the Wizards of the Coast English release; Holographic Charizard, Blastoise, and Venusaur headline the chase lineup. Sealed product from this era — especially 1st Edition Booster Boxes — sits at the apex of the secondary market.