Set market cap
130 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Base Set 2
The top 10 cards are 68% of the set’s $1,686.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Charizard | #4 | Rare Holo | $419.79 | $9,856.13 |
| 2 |  Blastoise | #2 | Rare Holo | $172.70 | $7,500.00 |
| 3 |  Mewtwo | #10 | Rare Holo | $132.24 | — |
| 4 |  Venusaur | #18 | Rare Holo | $116.40 | $2,325.00 |
| 5 |  Raichu | #16 | Rare Holo | $64.05 | $3,367.01 |
| 6 |  Gyarados | #7 | Rare Holo | $57.44 | $1,499.00 |
| 7 |  Alakazam | #1 | Rare Holo | $53.94 | $4,857.18 |
| 8 |  Nidoking | #11 | Rare Holo | $44.41 | $410.75 |
| 9 |  Zapdos | #20 | Rare Holo | $40.83 | $1,327.40 |
| 10 |  Nidoqueen | #12 | Rare Holo | $40.46 | $698.83 |
How Base Set 2 is built
Rarity breakdown
Price distribution
Most cards are bulk — the set’s value concentrates in a few chase cards.
Singles or sealed?
Sealed product comparison
Base Set 2 pull-rate estimates
Community-estimated era averages from large pack-opening aggregates — not official Pokémon data. “Specific card” is the expected packs for ONE particular card of that rarity.
| Rarity | Cards in set | Any pull | Specific card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rare Holo | 20 | 1 in 3 | 1 in 60 |
Which Base Set 2 cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Charizard #4raw $419.79 → PSA 10 $9,856.13 23.5×EV +$1,893.14Blastoise #2raw $172.70 → PSA 10 $7,500.00 43.4×EV +$588.27Venusaur #18raw $116.40 → PSA 10 $2,325.00 20×EV +$255.68Raichu #16raw $64.05 → PSA 10 $3,367.01 52.6×EV +$141.87Gyarados #7raw $57.44 → PSA 10 $1,499.00 26.1×EV +$142.04Alakazam #1raw $53.94 → PSA 10 $4,857.18 90×EV +$269.83Fees eat most of the margin. Grade to preserve a pristine pull, not for profit.
Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.
What collectors say about Base Set 2
Creators on Base Set 2
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Base Set 2 cards
This set has 4 cards worth $100+ — sleeve-and-toploader territory at minimum, and the chase cards deserve double-sleeving.
Every card worth more than bulk goes in a sleeve before anything else touches it.
eBay →The archival-safe standard for cards you handle — double-sleeve chase cards with a perfect-fit inner.
eBay →Sleeve + toploader is the minimum for anything you might grade or sell raw.
eBay →Side-loaders keep cards from sliding out; zip closure keeps dust and drops away.
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Sealed products
All cards 130
Most valuable cards in Base Set 2
- Charizard #4 — $419.79
- Blastoise #2 — $172.70
- Mewtwo #10 — $132.24
- Venusaur #18 — $116.40
- Raichu #16 — $64.05
- Gyarados #7 — $57.44
- Alakazam #1 — $53.94
- Nidoking #11 — $44.41
- Zapdos #20 — $40.83
- Nidoqueen #12 — $40.46
About Base Set 2
Base Set 2 is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Base series, released on 2000-02-24. The set contains 130 cards. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $1,686.25, with Charizard #4 as the most valuable card at $419.79. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Base Set 2 — FAQ
How many cards are in Base Set 2?
Base Set 2 contains 130 cards.
What is the most valuable card in Base Set 2?
Charizard #4 at $419.79, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Base Set 2 set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $1,686.25 at market prices.
When was Base Set 2 released?
Base Set 2 was released on 2000-02-24.