Alakazam 1/102
Set: Base Set
Released: Jan 9, 1999
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| Grade | Price | 30d | vs Raw | Add To Collection | eBay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA10 | 2,450.36 | 10.35% | x29 | ||
| PSA9 | 382.75 | 4.21% | x4.6 | ||
| PSA8.5 | 147.73 | — | x1.8 | ||
| PSA8 | 144.22 | 6.58% | x1.7 | ||
| PSA7.5 | 106.00 | — | x1.3 | ||
| PSA7 | 82.79 | 0.49% | x1.0 |
About Alakazam
Its brain can outperform a supercomputer. Its intelligence quotient is said to be 5000.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #65
- Card Number 1/102
- Card RarityRare Holo
- IllustratorKen Sugimori
- Release Date09/01/1999
- SeriesBase
- Expansion Base Set
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Psychic - Health Points80 HP
- Weakness
Psychic ×2 - Retreat Cost


Colorless ×3
Abilities
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Pokémon Power:
Damage Swap
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may move 1 damage counter from 1 of your Pokémon to another as long as you don't Knock Out that Pokémon. This power can't be used if Alakazam is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Attacks
- Confuse Ray30



Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Alakazam standing with intense focus, clutching spoons in both hands as stars sparkle around its sharp, angular form against a deep, cosmic blue background.
Playability Overview
Alakazam’s Damage Swap ability offers strategic damage control, but its moderate HP and high retreat cost limit its overall survivability and versatility in competitive play.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Starry MindsThis Alakazam card is great as a page anchor for Psychic types with cosmic or mystical backgrounds. Its star-filled night sky gives it a thoughtful, almost otherworldly vibe, so pair it with other cards showing space, stars, or mental powers for a cool, cohesive look.Additional Binder Suggestions: Space / Focused / Midnight Blue / Psychic Power / Mind Games











