Alakazam (Base Set)
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Card number one of the original Base Set and a classic psychic holo.
Part of the Base Set set.
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- Year
- 1999
- Card no.
- 1/102
- National Dex
- #65
- Type
- Psychic
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Language
- English
Card #1 of the Base Set. As with the other holos, Shadowless and 1st Edition copies command a premium and gem-mint survivors are scarce.
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.
PSA 10 vs PSA 9 vs raw for Alakazam
Treat PSA 10, PSA 9, and raw near-mint as separate markets. Match grade in sold comps before you compare live asks. Canadians should add shipping before calling a US listing a deal.
Graded vs raw guide · PSA 10 vs raw for Canadians · How much is my card worth?
Variants & printings
The same card exists in more than one printing. Match the listing to the right one before you compare prices.
'1st Edition' stamp to the lower-left of the art; also shadowless.
Earliest, scarcest print — the top tier.
No drop-shadow on the right of the art frame; no stamp.
Early print, above standard Unlimited.
Grey drop-shadow on the right of the art frame. The common print.
The baseline printing.
From the Base Set set
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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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