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About Base

Base is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Base series, released on January 9, 1999, with 102 cards. Use the simulator above to open virtual Base booster packs with the same 5 commons / 3 uncommons / 1 reverse holo / 1 rare slot structure as a real pack, weighted by industry-standard pull rates and the latest market prices.

BASE PULL RATES

Estimated chance per booster pack, by rarity tier.

RARITY TIERCARDSTIER ODDSPER-CARD ODDSTOP IN TIER
Rare1655.0%1 in 29Electabuzz · $17.85
Holo Rare1620.0%1 in 80Charizard · $579.25
Tier odds reflect the chance the rare slot lands in that tier. Per-card odds split the tier evenly across all cards in it.

TOP 10 CHASE CARDS

Most valuable Base cards by current market price.

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  1. #1Charizard

    Charizard

    Rare Holo · #4

    $579.25

  2. #2Blastoise

    Blastoise

    Rare Holo · #2

    $201.03

  3. #3Venusaur

    Venusaur

    Rare Holo · #15

    $147.55

  4. #4Mewtwo

    Mewtwo

    Rare Holo · #10

    $77.73

  5. #5Alakazam

    Alakazam

    Rare Holo · #1

    $75.13

  6. #6Raichu

    Raichu

    Rare Holo · #14

    $70.98

  7. #7Zapdos

    Zapdos

    Rare Holo · #16

    $56.53

  8. #8Chansey

    Chansey

    Rare Holo · #3

    $52.96

  9. #9Gyarados

    Gyarados

    Rare Holo · #6

    $43.16

  10. #10Nidoking

    Nidoking

    Rare Holo · #11

    $39.76

Base FAQ

What's in a Base booster pack?
Each Base booster pack contains 10 Pokémon TCG cards: 5 commons, 3 uncommons, 1 reverse holo (any non-secret card from the set), and 1 rare slot. The rare slot can range from a basic Rare all the way up to a Special Illustration Rare or Hyper Rare, with each tier having its own pull rate.
How many cards are in the Base set?
The Base set contains 102 cards in total, released on January 9, 1999. You can simulate opening packs from this set on PokeDen for free, with real pull rates and live market prices.
How much does a Base booster pack cost?
Base booster packs typically retail for around $4.99 each. A sealed booster box (36 packs) usually runs about $180, and an Elite Trainer Box (ETB) is around $50. Prices vary by retailer and over time as sets age out of print.
What's the chase card in Base?
The most valuable card currently in Base is Charizard, with an average market price around $579.25. Pull rates depend on the rarity tier and how many cards share that tier in the set — open virtual packs above to see how often it appears.
Is Base worth opening?
Whether Base is profitable to open depends on the current market price of its chase cards versus the booster pack price. PokeDen's free Pack EV calculator computes the expected value of every pack so you can decide before you buy — check the live numbers for Base on the Pack EV tool.
Can I open Base packs online for free?
Yes — PokeDen's pack simulator lets you open virtual Base booster packs with the same pull rates as real packs and the latest market prices. It's free, requires no signup, and no real money is spent. Great for testing your luck or seeing what cards are in the set before buying.

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