Scoop Up - Pokemon Base Set #78
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Scoop Up Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Scoop Up debuted in the original Base Set, making it part of the very first wave of English Pokémon TCG Trainer cards that defined early competitive play and collector nostalgia.
Set Lore
Because Scoop Up comes from Base Set, it belongs to the landmark English release that brought the Pokémon TCG to the United States on January 9, 1999, tying this card directly to the hobby’s Western beginning.
Card History
Its effect only returns the Basic Pokémon card to your hand while discarding everything attached, a risky but powerful reset that helped make early Trainer cards feel deceptively strategic despite their simple wording.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi, one of the artists whose work appears across multiple early Wizards of the Coast-era Trainer and Pokémon cards, giving Scoop Up a distinctly vintage TCG look.
Cultural Impact
Base Set cards like Scoop Up carry extra collector appeal because Wizards of the Coast’s first English release sold out quickly and many childhood copies were heavily played, which deepens the nostalgia around surviving clean examples today.
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About Scoop Up (Pokemon Base Set #78)
Scoop Up is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 78. 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 $8.67, 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 $7.64 to $9.23, with a median of $8.63.
Card details
- Card Number
- #78
- 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 Scoop Up from Pokemon Base Set #78?
The current market price of Scoop Up is $8.67. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Scoop Up from?
Scoop Up is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 78, released in 1999.
Is Scoop Up worth grading?
Whether Scoop Up 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 Scoop Up?
You can buy or sell Scoop Up 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 700 PSA graded copies tracked.