Pokemon Trader - Pokemon Base Set #77
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Pokemon Trader Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Pokémon Trader is one of the original Rare Trainer cards from the English Base Set, giving it a special place in the earliest deck-building history of the Pokémon TCG.
Set Lore
Before Base Set officially launched, Pokémon Trader was already circulating in early Trainer Deck B products used for prototype Pokémon Leagues, tying this card to the game’s pre-release tournament history.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the Game Freak co-founder and longtime Pokémon art director whose style defined the look of the franchise from the original games onward.
Card History
Its effect let players swap a Pokémon in hand for one in the deck, making Pokémon Trader an early consistency card that helped classic evolution strategies find the exact piece they needed.
Cultural Impact
Because Pokémon Trader comes from the January 9, 1999 English Base Set release, collectors see it as part of the foundational wave of cards that introduced the Pokémon TCG to a mass audience outside Japan.
Card Reference
About Pokemon Trader (Pokemon Base Set #77)
Pokemon Trader is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 77. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $5.73, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $5.28 to $5.91, with a median of $5.55.
Card details
- Card Number
- #77
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Pokemon Trader from Pokemon Base Set #77?
The current market price of Pokemon Trader is $5.73. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Pokemon Trader from?
Pokemon Trader is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 77, released in 1999.
Is Pokemon Trader worth grading?
Whether Pokemon Trader 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 Pokemon Trader?
You can buy or sell Pokemon Trader 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 900 PSA graded copies tracked.