Water Energy [1st Edition] - Pokemon Base Set #102
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Water Energy [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Set Lore
Water Energy #102 sits at the very end of the original 102-card Base Set, tying it directly to the first English Pokémon TCG expansion released on January 9, 1999.
Card History
Because this is a 1st Edition Base Set copy, it comes from the earliest English print run that used the iconic shadowless layout collectors chase as the hobby’s true beginning.
Card History
Water Energy is one of the Base Set cards specifically noted for a print variation, with Bulbapedia documenting a version where the Water symbol and the word “ENERGY” sit unusually tight to the margin.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi, one of the Pokémon TCG’s earliest 3D artists and the credited designer behind all Basic Energy cards through Expedition-era layout changes.
Cultural Impact
Even without a Pokémon pictured, Base Set Water Energy is a nostalgia anchor for Blastoise-era decks, since the original game’s booster packs and rulebook revolved around powering up Water-type attacks with cards exactly like this one.
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About Water Energy [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #102)
Water Energy [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 102. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $13.66, 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 $13.34 to $14.45, with a median of $14.03.
Card details
- Card Number
- #102
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Water Energy [1st Edition] from Pokemon Base Set #102?
The current market price of Water Energy [1st Edition] is $13.66. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Water Energy [1st Edition] from?
Water Energy [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 102, released in 1999.
Is Water Energy [1st Edition] worth grading?
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How can I buy or sell Water Energy [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Water 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.