Fire Energy [1st Edition] - Pokemon Base Set #98
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Fire Energy [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
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Set Lore
Fire Energy #98 is part of the original English Base Set, the expansion Wizards of the Coast released on January 9, 1999, so a 1st Edition copy comes from the very first print wave that introduced the Pokémon TCG to many collectors in the West.
Card History
Because it carries the 1st Edition stamp, this Fire Energy belongs to the earliest Base Set print run, a status only available for a limited time before Unlimited copies replaced it.
Artist
Keiji Kinebuchi is credited on this card, and Bulbapedia notes that before Expedition Base Set he was the illustrator credited on all Basic Energy cards, making this Fire Energy part of one of the TCG's most foundational visual traditions.
Artist
This card's iconic Fire symbol ties back to the TCG's earliest design era, with Mitsuhiro Arita credited for designing the first six Energy symbols while Kinebuchi handled the Energy card layouts.
Cultural Impact
Collectors often chase flashy Base Set holos, but a 1st Edition Fire Energy represents the exact fuel that powered Charizard, Ninetales, Arcanine, and the rest of the set's Fire attackers in the game that started it all.
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About Fire Energy [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #98)
Fire Energy [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 98. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $9.60, 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 $7.31 to $9.98, with a median of $9.51.
Card details
- Card Number
- #98
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Fire Energy [1st Edition] from Pokemon Base Set #98?
The current market price of Fire Energy [1st Edition] is $9.60. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Fire Energy [1st Edition] from?
Fire Energy [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 98, released in 1999.
Is Fire Energy [1st Edition] worth grading?
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How can I buy or sell Fire Energy [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Fire Energy [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 100 PSA graded copies tracked.