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Alakazam
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$69.34Market Price
Raw NM
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Alakazam Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
As card #1/102 in the original English Base Set, Alakazam sits at the very front of the set’s holo lineup, giving it a special place in the first expansion that introduced the Pokémon TCG to English-speaking collectors.
Set Lore
Base Set released in English on January 9, 1999, and Alakazam was one of its flagship holo rares in the expansion that launched the Pokémon TCG era for many collectors.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer, which gives Base Set Alakazam the unmistakable early-generation art style collectors instantly recognize.
Card History
Alakazam’s Damage Swap Pokémon Power became iconic because it let players redistribute damage counters across their board, and Pokémon.com later highlighted Base Set Alakazam as part of a memorable Kanto-era combo strategy.
In-Game
The card’s flavor text echoes Alakazam’s classic game lore, where it is famed for a brain that can outperform a supercomputer and an intelligence quotient said to be 5000, reinforcing why this holo felt so powerful in the Base Set era.
Card Reference
About Alakazam
Alakazam is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 1. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $69.34, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 1 listing currently for sale.
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Card details
- Card Number
- #1
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Alakazam?
The current market price of Alakazam is $69.34. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Alakazam from?
Alakazam is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 1, released in 1999.
Is Alakazam worth grading?
Whether Alakazam is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Alakazam?
You can buy or sell Alakazam on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 18,000 PSA graded copies tracked.