Pokemon Base Set Card List & Grading Guide
Cards with EV Data
204
of 217 total
Avg Gem Rate
15.5%
Recorded Graded Cards
914,224
Positive PSA 10 Outcomes*
199
of 204 analyzed
Top 10 Conditional PSA 10 Margins
![Charizard [1st Edition] #4](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.pokemontcg.io%2Fbase1%2F4.png&w=3840&q=75)
Charizard [1st Edition] #4
Raw: $9,555.50
PSA 10: $335,104.45
Gem: 2.1% · 5,792 graded
PSA 10 profit*: $325,468.96
![Chansey [1st Edition] #3](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.pokemontcg.io%2Fbase1%2F3.png&w=3840&q=75)
Chansey [1st Edition] #3
Raw: $400.00
PSA 10: $102,500.00
Gem: 1.6% · 2,922 graded
PSA 10 profit*: $102,020.01
![Mewtwo [1st Edition] #10](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.pokemontcg.io%2Fbase1%2F10.png&w=3840&q=75)
Mewtwo [1st Edition] #10
Raw: $350.00
PSA 10: $56,350.83
Gem: 2.9% · 2,798 graded
PSA 10 profit*: $55,920.84
![Venusaur [1st Edition] #15](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.pokemontcg.io%2Fbase1%2F15.png&w=3840&q=75)
Venusaur [1st Edition] #15
Raw: $1,050.00
PSA 10: $37,210.00
Gem: 3.7% · 3,882 graded
PSA 10 profit*: $36,080.01
![Blastoise [1st Edition] #2](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.pokemontcg.io%2Fbase1%2F2.png&w=3840&q=75)
Blastoise [1st Edition] #2
Raw: $1,365.16
PSA 10: $37,387.85
Gem: 2.4% · 4,129 graded
PSA 10 profit*: $35,942.70
Charizard [Shadowless] #4
Raw: $988.00
PSA 10: $30,100.00
Gem: 0.4% · 15,086 graded
PSA 10 profit*: $29,032.01
![Pikachu [1st Edition Red Cheeks] #58](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.pokemontcg.io%2Fbase1%2F58.png&w=3840&q=75)
Pikachu [1st Edition Red Cheeks] #58
Raw: $463.38
PSA 10: $28,241.78
Gem: 12.3% · 4,491 graded
PSA 10 profit*: $27,698.41
Charizard #4
Raw: $446.29
PSA 10: $24,077.50
Gem: 0.5% · 106,555 graded
PSA 10 profit*: $23,551.22
![Ninetales [1st Edition] #12](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.pokemontcg.io%2Fbase1%2F12.png&w=3840&q=75)
Ninetales [1st Edition] #12
Raw: $416.70
PSA 10: $22,088.79
Gem: 2.9% · 2,364 graded
PSA 10 profit*: $21,592.10
Charizard [1999-2000] #4
Raw: $480.02
PSA 10: $21,679.45
Gem: 0.9% · 810 graded
PSA 10 profit*: $21,119.44
*Assumes a PSA 10 result, using tracked prices and default grading costs, before selling fees, shipping and tax. These are research candidates. Verify the exact card, condition and recent sold listings; use the calculator for expected outcomes across grades.
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| Name↑ | Raw | PSA 10 | Gem Rate | PSA 10 profit* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abra [1st Edition] #43 | $34.99 | $730.00 | 26.1%3,187 graded | $615.02 |
| Alakazam [1999-2000] #1 | $45.76 | $0.00 | 1.2%173 graded | - |
| Alakazam [1st Edition] #1 | $593.75 | $17,285.58 | 3.4%2,710 graded | $16,611.84 |
| Alakazam [Shadowless] #1 | $124.40 | $11,279.19 | 0.7%4,560 graded | $11,074.80 |
| Alakazam #1 | $36.61 | $2,558.38 | 2.2%20,577 graded | $2,441.78 |
| Arcanine [1999-2000] #23 | $10.00 | $204.17 | 33.9%230 graded | $114.18 |
| Arcanine [1st Edition] #23 | $79.99 | $2,500.00 | 14.5%2,139 graded | $2,340.02 |
| Arcanine [Shadowless] #23 | $12.98 | $477.10 | 15.6%1,420 graded | $384.13 |
| Arcanine #23 | $3.68 | $390.00 | 16.2%2,700 graded | $306.33 |
| Beedrill [1st Edition] #17 | $127.69 | $3,376.73 | 12.4%1,157 graded | $3,169.05 |
| Beedrill #17 | $4.49 | $138.18 | 20.6%2,021 graded | $53.70 |
| Bill [1st Edition] #91 | $23.37 | $430.00 | 29.5%1,316 graded | $326.64 |
| Blastoise [1st Edition] #2 | $1,365.16 | $37,387.85 | 2.4%4,129 graded | $35,942.70 |
| Blastoise [Shadowless] #2 | $249.03 | $20,250.00 | 0.6%7,775 graded | $19,920.98 |
| Blastoise [Trainer Deck B] #2 | $1,599.99 | $8,457.00 | 28%82 graded | $6,777.02 |
| Blastoise #2 | $95.25 | $7,675.00 | 0.7%52,346 graded | $7,499.76 |
| Bulbasaur [1st Edition] #44 | $229.99 | $6,484.76 | 9.8%3,681 graded | $6,174.78 |
| Bulbasaur [Shadowless] #44 | $10.16 | $510.00 | 12.8%6,108 graded | $419.85 |
| Caterpie [1st Edition] #45 | $39.00 | $1,119.29 | 18.4%1,533 graded | $1,000.30 |
| Chansey [1999-2000] #3 | $100.00 | $0.00 | 1.6%129 graded | - |
| Chansey [1st Edition] #3 | $400.00 | $102,500.00 | 1.6%2,922 graded | $102,020.01 |
| Chansey [Shadowless] #3 | $49.99 | $6,681.68 | 0.4%3,791 graded | $6,551.70 |
| Chansey #3 | $19.99 | $9,300.00 | 0.9%16,387 graded | $9,200.02 |
| Charizard [1999-2000] #4 | $480.02 | $21,679.45 | 0.9%810 graded | $21,119.44 |
| Charizard [1st Edition] #4 | $9,555.50 | $335,104.45 | 2.1%5,792 graded | $325,468.96 |
| Charizard [Black Dot Error] #4 | $450.00 | $0.00 | 0%456 graded | - |
| Charizard [Shadowless] #4 | $988.00 | $30,100.00 | 0.4%15,086 graded | $29,032.01 |
| Charizard #4 | $446.29 | $24,077.50 | 0.5%106,555 graded | $23,551.22 |
| Charmander [1999-2000] #46 | $7.55 | $305.39 | 38.8%1,290 graded | $217.85 |
| Charmander [1st Edition] #46 | $155.73 | $2,988.50 | 14.1%6,944 graded | $2,752.78 |
| Charmeleon [1999-2000] #24 | $5.00 | $185.00 | 45.6%618 graded | $100.01 |
| Charmeleon [1st Edition] #24 | $108.05 | $2,661.00 | 10.5%2,898 graded | $2,472.96 |
| Charmeleon [Shadowless] #24 | $4.07 | $472.00 | 11.6%5,681 graded | $387.94 |
| Charmeleon #24 | $2.35 | $222.75 | 16.6%9,406 graded | $140.41 |
| Clefairy [1st Edition] #5 | $285.13 | $9,126.25 | 2.9%2,309 graded | $8,761.13 |
| Clefairy [Shadowless] #5 | $57.00 | $5,137.50 | 0.9%3,127 graded | $5,000.51 |
| Clefairy #5 | $17.00 | $5,602.33 | 1.2%13,715 graded | $5,505.34 |
| Clefairy Doll [1999-2000] #70 | $13.85 | $250.90 | 20.4%49 graded | $157.06 |
| Clefairy Doll [1st Edition] #70 | $57.90 | $1,252.01 | 12.3%1,167 graded | $1,114.12 |
| Clefairy Doll [Shadowless] #70 | $12.00 | $408.05 | 19.4%469 graded | $316.06 |
| Clefairy Doll #70 | $6.29 | $321.01 | 19.4%989 graded | $234.73 |
| Computer Search [Trainer Deck B] #71 | $225.00 | $180.00 | 34.8%46 graded | $-124.99 |
| Defender [1999-2000] #80 | $1.79 | $62.86 | 33.3%57 graded | $-18.92 |
| Defender [1st Edition] #80 | $26.63 | $500.45 | 13.6%1,163 graded | $393.83 |
| Defender [Shadowless] #80 | $2.92 | $166.75 | 23%404 graded | $83.84 |
| Defender [Trainer Deck A] #80 | $71.00 | $0.00 | 34.3%108 graded | - |
| Defender #80 | $2.08 | $335.88 | 16.2%777 graded | $253.81 |
| Devolution Spray [1st Edition] #72 | $34.17 | $1,146.75 | 10.4%1,231 graded | $1,032.59 |
| Devolution Spray #72 | $3.99 | $370.31 | 20.3%812 graded | $286.33 |
| Dewgong [1st Edition] #25 | $31.00 | $813.00 | 14%2,473 graded | $702.01 |
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Should You Grade Cards From Pokemon Base Set?
199 of 217 tracked Pokemon Base Set cards (92%) have a positive conditional PSA 10 margin before selling fees, shipping and tax. This assumes a PSA 10 result and does not establish positive expected profit across grades. The average recorded PSA 10 population share is 16%. Historical submissions are a selected sample, not a grade prediction for your copy. We rank all 217 Pokemon Base Set cards (released 1995) by conditional PSA 10 margin. Prices are tracked references and may lag the market. Use the card calculator to compare modeled outcomes across grades, enter your actual costs and check the disclosed data gaps.
Best Pokemon Base Set Cards to Grade
- Charizard [1st Edition] #4 — raw reference $9,556, PSA 10 reference $335,104, recorded gem rate 2%; conditional PSA 10 margin $325,469 before selling fees, shipping and tax. Other grades can lose money.
- Chansey [1st Edition] #3 — raw reference $400.00, PSA 10 reference $102,500, recorded gem rate 2%; conditional PSA 10 margin $102,020 before selling fees, shipping and tax. Other grades can lose money.
- Mewtwo [1st Edition] #10 — raw reference $350.00, PSA 10 reference $56,351, recorded gem rate 3%; conditional PSA 10 margin $55,921 before selling fees, shipping and tax. Other grades can lose money.
- Venusaur [1st Edition] #15 — raw reference $1,050, PSA 10 reference $37,210, recorded gem rate 4%; conditional PSA 10 margin $36,080 before selling fees, shipping and tax. Other grades can lose money.
- Blastoise [1st Edition] #2 — raw reference $1,365, PSA 10 reference $37,388, recorded gem rate 2%; conditional PSA 10 margin $35,943 before selling fees, shipping and tax. Other grades can lose money.
How We Calculate Grading Profit
Modeled expected net profit combines available grade prices with historical population shares, then subtracts the raw buy price, grading cost and selected selling fees. Conditional PSA 10 profit assumes the highest grade and is a different measure. Neither predicts your card's grade or guarantees a sale. Inspect condition and exact sold comparisons, and include costs that the model does not cover. See the full methodology.
Pokemon Base Set Grading FAQ
What are the best Pokemon Base Set cards to grade?
The highest tracked conditional PSA 10 margin is Charizard [1st Edition] #4: raw reference $9,556, PSA 10 reference $335,104, and conditional margin $325,469 after default grading cost but before selling fees, shipping and tax. Verify exact edition, language, variant, condition and recent sold listings before using these references.
Is Pokemon Base Set worth grading?
199 of 217 tracked Pokemon Base Set cards (92%) have a positive conditional PSA 10 margin before selling fees, shipping and tax. This assumes a PSA 10 result and does not establish positive expected profit across grades. The average recorded PSA 10 population share is 16%. Historical submissions are a selected sample, not a grade prediction for your copy.
What is the average gem rate for Pokemon Base Set?
Across Pokemon Base Set, the average PSA 10 (gem) rate is 16%. Individual cards range higher and lower — the per-card rates are in the table above.
How many Pokemon Base Set cards are worth grading for profit?
199 of 217 tracked cards have a positive conditional PSA 10 margin before selling fees, shipping and tax. That is a screening count, not a count of verified profitable submissions.
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