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Porygon [1st Edition]
Pokemon Base Set•#39
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$32.92Market Price
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Porygon [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
This card is part of the original English Base Set, the first main Pokémon TCG expansion released in English, which gives 1st Edition copies a special place in hobby history as part of the game’s debut era.
In-Game
Base Set Porygon lifts its flavor text directly from Porygon’s early Pokédex lore, emphasizing that it is an artificial Pokémon made of programming code that can move through cyberspace.
Card History
Porygon became one of the franchise’s most infamous Pokémon because the anime episode 'Electric Soldier Porygon' was pulled after its original Japanese broadcast, turning any early Porygon card into an instant conversation piece for collectors.
Artist
The artwork is by Tomoaki Imakuni, an illustrator credited on Pokémon cards since the Base Set era, making this one of the earliest examples of his distinctively quirky style in the TCG.
Card History
Unlike most Base Set Pokémon that attacked for damage, this Porygon leaned fully into its digital theme with Conversion 1 and Conversion 2, two color-shifting effects that made it feel experimental even in the game’s earliest format.
Card Reference
About Porygon [1st Edition]
Porygon [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 39. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $32.92, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Card details
- Card Number
- #39
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Porygon [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Porygon [1st Edition] is $32.92. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Porygon [1st Edition] from?
Porygon [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 39, released in 1999.
Is Porygon [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Porygon [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 Porygon [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Porygon [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.