Alakazam [1st Edition] - Pokemon Base Set #1
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Alakazam [1st Edition]
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Alakazam [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
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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.