Computer Search [1st Edition] - Pokemon Base Set #71
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Computer Search [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
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Card History
Computer Search is one of the original Base Set Trainer cards, and its effect lets you trade two cards from your hand for any card in your deck, which is a huge part of why early competitive players viewed it as one of the format’s defining search cards.
Set Lore
As a 1st Edition Base Set card, this version comes from the first English Pokémon TCG expansion released on January 9, 1999, making it part of the launch-era print run that collectors most closely associate with the hobby’s explosion in the West.
Artist
The artwork is by Keiji Kinebuchi, an illustrator who worked from the earliest days of the Pokémon TCG and is especially tied to many iconic Trainer card visuals from the Wizards of the Coast era.
Cultural Impact
Computer Search’s futuristic terminal artwork captures the late-1990s techno aesthetic that makes Base Set Trainer cards feel so distinct from later eras, giving this card a nostalgic identity beyond pure playability.
Card History
This card’s original Base Set artwork was important enough to be brought back decades later in Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic, a reminder of how enduring and recognizable Computer Search became to longtime players.
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About Computer Search [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #71)
Computer Search [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 71. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $146.24, 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 $119.99 to $154.98, with a median of $144.98.
Card details
- Card Number
- #71
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Computer Search [1st Edition] from Pokemon Base Set #71?
The current market price of Computer Search [1st Edition] is $146.24. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Computer Search [1st Edition] from?
Computer Search [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 71, released in 1999.
Is Computer Search [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Computer Search [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 Computer Search [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Computer Search [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 900 PSA graded copies tracked.