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National Beginning SetJPN

Japanese · Released 2012-04-20 · 34 cards

Set market cap

9 cards tracked daily
$30.08
▼ 6.2% 7d▲ 18.6% 30d
$100.10$20.99Sep 15Sep 27Oct 9Oct 20Nov 1
Low $20.99 · High $100.10▼ 62.9% over this range
5 sales · 30 days$13.88 volume

By CardPrice Research · prices and stats update nightly from live market data

Shaymin — National Beginning Set chase card#1Shaymin$20.00Serperior — National Beginning Set chase card#2Serperior$20.00Victini — National Beginning Set chase card#3Victini$20.00
34base cards
$114.00est. singles cost
Easycompletion difficulty
Chase cards

What to target in National Beginning Set

The top 10 cards are 88% of the set’s $114.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.

#CardNumberRarityMarketPSA 10
1Shaymin#1—$20.00—
2Serperior#4—$20.00—
3Victini#5—$20.00—
4Gothita#19—$15.00—
5Spinda#30—$6.00—
6Keldeo#12—$5.00—
7Servine#3—$4.59—
8Snivy#2—$3.29—
9Oshawott#9—$3.25—
10Tepig#6—$3.00—
Set landscape

How National Beginning Set is built

Rarity breakdown

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Price distribution

Most cards are bulk — the set’s value concentrates in a few chase cards.

1<$1
$1–2
10$2–5
2$5–10
4$10–25
$25–50
$50–100
$100+
Buying guide

Singles or sealed?

$114.00
all singles, one of each
$3.25
median card
4
cards worth $10+
Easy
completion difficulty
Base set run$114.00one of each card up to #34 — no secrets
Full set$114.00every tracked card including secret rares

Sealed product comparison

SinglesTargeted — no luck needed
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Word on the street

What collectors say about National Beginning Set

Creators on National Beginning Set

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Storage & protection

Protect your National Beginning Set cards

Even a modest set deserves basic protection — condition is most of a card’s value.

Penny sleeves (100ct)First layer

Every card worth more than bulk goes in a sleeve before anything else touches it.

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Dragon Shield Matte sleevesPremium sleeve

The archival-safe standard for cards you handle — double-sleeve chase cards with a perfect-fit inner.

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Rigid toploaders (25ct)Rigid protection

Sleeve + toploader is the minimum for anything you might grade or sell raw.

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Side-loading binder (360)Set storage

Side-loaders keep cards from sliding out; zip closure keeps dust and drops away.

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All cards 34

34 of 34
Shaymin #1 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Shaymin
#1/34$20.00
Serperior #4 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Serperior
#4/34$20.00
Victini #5 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Victini
#5/34$20.00
Gothita #19 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Gothita
#19/34$15.00
Spinda #30 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Spinda
#30/34$6.00
Keldeo #12 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Keldeo
#12/34$5.00
Servine #3 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Servine
#3/34$4.59
Snivy #2 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Snivy
#2/34$3.29
Oshawott #9 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Oshawott
#9/34$3.25
Tepig #6 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Tepig
#6/34$3.00
Pignite #7 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Pignite
#7/34$3.00
Mienfoo #24 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Mienfoo
#24/34$2.99
Dewott #10 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Dewott
#10/34$2.00
Voltorb #14 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Voltorb
#14/34$2.00
Chinchou #16 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Chinchou
#16/34$2.00
Riolu #22 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Riolu
#22/34$2.00
Poke Ball #33 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Poke Ball
#33/34$0.25
Emboar #8 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Emboar
#8/34—
Samurott #11 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Samurott
#11/34—
Pikachu #13 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Pikachu
#13/34—
Electrode #15 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Electrode
#15/34—
Wobbuffet #17 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Wobbuffet
#17/34—
Croagunk #18 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Croagunk
#18/34—
Gothorita #20 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Gothorita
#20/34—
Makuhita #21 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Makuhita
#21/34—
Lucario #23 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Lucario
#23/34—
Meowth #25 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Meowth
#25/34—
Farfetch'd #26 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Farfetch'd
#26/34—
Snorlax #27 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Snorlax
#27/34—
Togepi #28 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Togepi
#28/34—
Taillow #29 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Taillow
#29/34—
Potion #31 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Potion
#31/34—
Switch #32 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Switch
#32/34—
Cheren #34 National Beginning Set (Japanese)
Cheren
#34/34—

Most valuable cards in National Beginning Set

  1. Shaymin #1 — $20.00
  2. Serperior #4 — $20.00
  3. Victini #5 — $20.00
  4. Gothita #19 — $15.00
  5. Spinda #30 — $6.00
  6. Keldeo #12 — $5.00
  7. Servine #3 — $4.59
  8. Snivy #2 — $3.29
  9. Oshawott #9 — $3.25
  10. Tepig #6 — $3.00

About National Beginning Set (Japanese)

National Beginning Set (Japanese) is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Japanese series, released on 2012-04-20. The set contains 34 cards. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $114.37, with Shaymin #1 as the most valuable card at $20.00. Prices update nightly from live market data.

National Beginning Set (Japanese) — FAQ

How many cards are in National Beginning Set (Japanese)?

National Beginning Set (Japanese) contains 34 cards.

What is the most valuable card in National Beginning Set (Japanese)?

Shaymin #1 at $20.00, based on live market data updated nightly.

How much is a complete National Beginning Set (Japanese) set worth?

A complete raw set is currently worth about $114.37 at market prices.

When was National Beginning Set (Japanese) released?

National Beginning Set (Japanese) was released on 2012-04-20.