Chase Cards
Charizard
The holy grail of Pokémon cards. Holo 1st Edition copies have sold for six figures. Even unlimited prints command premium prices.
Blastoise
One of the original trio of starter holos, highly sought after in 1st Edition.
Venusaur
Completes the Gen 1 starter trio. Undervalued compared to Charizard but gaining collector interest.
Collecting Tips
Shadowless prints (no drop shadow on the card art frame) are significantly more valuable than Unlimited prints.
1st Edition stamps appear on the left side below the art — check carefully as fakes are common.
Even common and uncommon cards from Base Set hold value due to nostalgia demand.
PSA 10 graded copies command massive premiums — condition is everything with vintage sets.
New Mechanics
Pokémon Powers
The precursor to Abilities — special effects that Pokémon could activate outside of attacking.
Evolution Stages
Basic → Stage 1 → Stage 2 evolution chain that remains the core of the TCG to this day.
Cards in This Set
102 cards
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