Alakazam [1st Edition] - Pokemon Base Set #1
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Alakazam [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Base Set Alakazam is the very first card in the original English Pokémon TCG set list, giving this 1st Edition holo a flagship spot in the hobby’s most iconic release.
Set Lore
Because Base Set was the first main Pokémon TCG expansion in both Japan and the West, pulling 1st Edition Alakazam means holding one of the earliest true pillars of Pokémon card history.
Card History
Its Damage Swap Pokémon Power became one of the most memorable mechanics of the early game, letting players redistribute damage counters in a way that made Alakazam a standout strategic centerpiece.
Artist
The artwork is by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer, which gives this card an especially direct visual link to the franchise’s first-generation identity.
In-Game
This card’s flavor text comes straight from Alakazam’s classic Pokédex legend that its brain can outperform a supercomputer and that its IQ is said to be 5000, amplifying the mystique collectors already associate with the Psi Pokémon.
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About Alakazam [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #1)
Alakazam [1st Edition] 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. Pricing appears here once verified sales or active listings are recorded on Double Holo.
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Card details
- Card Number
- #1
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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What is the current market price of Alakazam [1st Edition] from Pokemon Base Set #1?
Pricing for Alakazam [1st Edition] appears once verified sales or active listings are recorded on Double Holo.
What set is Alakazam [1st Edition] from?
Alakazam [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 1, released in 1999.
Is Alakazam [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Alakazam [1st Edition] 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 [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Alakazam [1st Edition] 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 2,500 PSA graded copies tracked.