Base Set (BAS) carries a total slabbed market cap of $822.5M as of Nov 13, 2026. TCGBerg tracks a fair value for 2,251 card and grade combinations in the set. Charizard #4 · PSA 10 anchors the set at 15.9% of its total cap.
Historical context
Released in 1999 as a EN release.
Market overview
Cap is concentrated: the largest card-grade position is 15.9% and the top 5 make up 33.7% of set cap. The set's cap-weighted fair-value confidence is moderate (54/100). It has seen 6,362 graded sales over the trailing 30 days.
Frequently asked
How much is a complete Base Set set worth?
One Near Mint copy of each Base Set card costs about $2,008 (the cheapest printing of each, 101 of 102 cards priced as of Nov 13, 2026). The most valuable is Charizard #4 (Unlimited) at $829.
What are the chase cards in Base Set?
Ranked by PSA 10 fair value, the most valuable Base Set cards on TCGBerg are Charizard #4 (1st Edition) ($1,063,022.33), Chansey #3 (1st Edition) ($200,428.64), Charizard #4 (Shadowless) ($196,663.84), Blastoise #2 (1st Edition) ($116,547.11) and Mewtwo #10 (1st Edition) ($97,654.86).Values are model estimates from recorded sales and change as the market moves; open a card for its sales evidence and graded values.
What is included in the Base Set card list?
This list covers 491 catalog printings. Editions and finishes can have separate entries for the same card number. Prices appear where valuation or sales evidence is available; an unpriced entry does not mean the card is worth zero.
How do I compare Base Set card prices?
Match the card number, printing and condition before comparing values. Use raw condition prices for ungraded copies, and the same grading company and grade for slabs. Open a card to check the available price history, recorded sales and sales evidence.