Set market cap
130 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Base Set 2
The top 10 cards are 69% of the set’s $1,748.00 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 | $481.98 | $11,000.00 |
| 2 |  Mewtwo | #10 | Rare Holo | $157.67 | $3,700.00 |
| 3 |  Blastoise | #2 | Rare Holo | $151.83 | $8,125.00 |
| 4 |  Venusaur | #18 | Rare Holo | $113.63 | $2,800.00 |
| 5 |  Gyarados | #7 | Rare Holo | $59.21 | $2,324.88 |
| 6 |  Raichu | #16 | Rare Holo | $58.93 | $3,367.01 |
| 7 |  Alakazam | #1 | Rare Holo | $53.60 | $2,900.00 |
| 8 |  Nidoking | #11 | Rare Holo | $43.73 | $410.75 |
| 9 |  Zapdos | #20 | Rare Holo | $43.39 | $2,500.00 |
| 10 |  Nidoqueen | #12 | Rare Holo | $39.95 | $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 $481.98 → PSA 10 $11,000.00 22.8×EV +$1,506.38Mewtwo #10raw $157.67 → PSA 10 $3,700.00 23.5×EV +$203.69Blastoise #2raw $151.83 → PSA 10 $8,125.00 53.5×EV +$625.89Venusaur #18raw $113.63 → PSA 10 $2,800.00 24.6×EV +$288.54Gyarados #7raw $59.21 → PSA 10 $2,324.88 39.3×EV +$180.41Raichu #16raw $58.93 → PSA 10 $3,367.01 57.1×EV +$183.36Strong PSA 10 premium — the math works only on gem-worthy copies.
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 — $481.98
- Mewtwo #10 — $157.67
- Blastoise #2 — $151.83
- Venusaur #18 — $113.63
- Gyarados #7 — $59.21
- Raichu #16 — $58.93
- Alakazam #1 — $53.60
- Nidoking #11 — $43.73
- Zapdos #20 — $43.39
- Nidoqueen #12 — $39.95
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 $1,748.25, with Charizard #4 as the most valuable card at $481.98. 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 $481.98, 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 $1,748.25 at market prices.
When was Base Set 2 released?
Base Set 2 was released on 2000-02-24.