How much is Alakazam (Base Set) worth?
Card number one of the original Base Set and a classic psychic holo.
Part of the Base Set set guide.
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Why Alakazam holds value
As #1/102, Alakazam holds a special place as the literal first card in the English Base Set checklist, which gives it collector significance beyond its gameplay. Finite vintage print runs and the difficulty of finding well-centered, scratch-free holos keep high-grade examples scarce. Its Shadowless and 1st Edition variants add further layers of desirability for set completists.
- +Listed as #1/102, the opening card of the English Base Set checklist.
- +Exists in 1st Edition, Shadowless, and Unlimited print variations.
- +A holographic rare, so it was pulled far less often than commons and uncommons.
Frequently asked
Why is Alakazam significant if it isn't Charizard?
It carries the #1/102 slot, making it the first card in the Base Set checklist, which gives it symbolic value to collectors who prize complete or milestone cards.
Are Base Set holos easy to grade high?
Not reliably. Vintage holos are prone to edge whitening, print lines, and off-center cuts, so pristine gem-grade copies are much scarcer than raw survivors suggest.
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