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This is where it all began. The "Base Era," also known as the Wizards of the Coast (WotC) era, refers to the very first sets that launched the Pokémon TCG in English, starting in 1999. This series is defined by the original Base Set, Jungle, and Fossil expansions.These sets introduced the core mechanics of the game and featured the iconic original 151 Pokémon. For collectors, this era is the most nostalgic, known for its simple card layouts, distinct "shadowless" and "1st Edition" print runs, and the legendary holographic Charizard that started the hobby.

Total Sets
6
Total Cards
494
Release Dates
Jan 99 - Apr 00
Total Series Value
$46,285.31

Team Rocket

Apr 2000 83 cards $6,257.78

Base Set 2

Feb 2000 130 cards $1,774.37

Fossil

Oct 1999 62 cards $5,000.45

Wizards Black Star Promos

Jul 1999 53 cards $6,855.14

Jungle

Jun 1999 64 cards $5,502.67

Base Set

Jan 1999 102 cards $20,894.90

Charizard base1-4 Rare Holo from Base Set

Charizard Base Set

#4

Raw: $954.65 PSA10 $35,401.12 Rare Holo

Lucky Stadium basep-41 Promo from Wizards Black Star Promos Set

Lucky Stadium Wizards Black Star Promos

#41

Raw: $1,700.00 PSA10 $7,426.83 Promo

Pokémon Center basep-40 Promo from Wizards Black Star Promos Set

Pokémon Center Wizards Black Star Promos

#40

Raw: $1,199.00 PSA10 $4,434.08 Promo

Blastoise base1-2 Rare Holo from Base Set

Blastoise Base Set

#2

Raw: $227.27 PSA10 $3,484.59 Rare Holo

Ninetales base1-12 Rare Holo from Base Set

Ninetales Base Set

#12

Raw: $40.09 PSA10 $1,818.06 Rare Holo

Clefable base2-1 Rare Holo from Jungle Set

Clefable Jungle

#1

Raw: $144.30 PSA10 $28,482.94 Rare Holo

Zapdos base1-16 Rare Holo from Base Set

Zapdos Base Set

#16

Raw: $50.27 PSA10 $2,938.08 Rare Holo

Dragonite base3-4 Rare Holo from Fossil Set

Dragonite Fossil

#4

Raw: $582.66 PSA10 $35,547.07 Rare Holo

Raichu base1-14 Rare Holo from Base Set

Raichu Base Set

#14

Raw: $62.51 PSA10 $4,113.47 Rare Holo

Dark Dragonite base5-5 Rare Holo from Team Rocket Set

Dark Dragonite Team Rocket

#5

Raw: $531.53 PSA10 $12,600.00 Rare Holo

Dark Blastoise base5-3 Rare Holo from Team Rocket Set

Dark Blastoise Team Rocket

#3

Raw: $518.00 PSA10 $46,738.27 Rare Holo

Poliwrath base1-13 Rare Holo from Base Set

Poliwrath Base Set

#13

Raw: $34.88 PSA10 $2,961.58 Rare Holo

_____’s Pikachu basep-24 Promo from Wizards Black Star Promos Set

_____’s Pikachu Wizards Black Star Promos

#24

Raw: $497.91 PSA10 $22,205.32 Promo

Venusaur base1-15 Rare Holo from Base Set

Venusaur Base Set

#15

Raw: $151.66 PSA10 $5,480.22 Rare Holo

Alakazam base1-1 Rare Holo from Base Set

Alakazam Base Set

#1

Raw: $72.49 PSA10 $3,013.77 Rare Holo