| Set | Base Set |
| Card number | 1 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 80 |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Released | Jan 1999 |
Alakazam #1 Value (Base Set)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 5, 2026.
Leading the Base Set checklist at number 1, Alakazam is a Rare Holo from the foundational 1999 release. Ken Sugimori’s artwork and the purple Psychic presentation are closely associated with the earliest English cards. A position near the top of the set’s price rankings reinforces its importance, though several larger franchise icons still command more attention.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $58.29 |
| TCGplayer mid price (USD) | $56.33 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €500.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €163.28 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €186.00 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 21 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $2,150 |
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What sets the price of Alakazam #1
Alakazam #1 is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Base Set, the Base era (1999). It ranks as number 12 by price out of 307 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 37x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($59.41 to $58.29). The sold listings below show 10 recent eBay sales, the best check on what buyers actually pay. The illustration is by Ken Sugimori.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 9 | $232.05 | 2 |
| ACE | 8 | $95.00 | 5 |
| BGS | 9 | $314.50 | 4 |
| BGS | 8 | $107.50 | 5 |
| CGC | 10 | $662.93 | 3 |
| CGC | 9 | $116.46 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $106.61 | 5 |
| CGC | 7 | $207.75 | 5 |
| PSA | 10 | $2,150 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $322.51 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $134.37 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $98.54 | 5 |
| SGC | 9 | $125.00 | 1 |
| SGC | 8 | $80.00 | 2 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Alakazam price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €500.00 | $58.29 |
| Sep 2026 | €500.00 | $58.93 |
| Aug 2026 | €661.13 | $59.85 |
| Jul 2026 | €472.22 | $60.81 |
| Mar 2026 | €250.00 | $52.12 |
| Feb 2026 | €235.00 | $50.86 |
| Jan 2026 | €210.00 | $46.74 |
Recent eBay sold listings
| Listing | Grade | Sold price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 POKEMON BASE SET UNLIMITED #1 ALAKAZAM-HOLO PSA 7 | PSA 7 | $91.12 | Jun 13, 2026 |
| 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #1 ALAKAZAM-HOLO PSA 6 | PSA 6 | $809.32 | Jun 10, 2026 |
| 1999 POKEMON BASE SET 1ST EDITION #1 ALAKAZAM-HOLO PSA 9 | PSA 9 | $3,537 | Jun 10, 2026 |
| 1999 POKEMON BASE SET UNLIMITED #1 ALAKAZAM-HOLO PSA 8 | PSA 8 | $107.58 | Jun 9, 2026 |
| 1999 POKEMON BASE SET UNLIMITED #1 ALAKAZAM-HOLO PSA 9 | PSA 9 | $357.38 | Jun 9, 2026 |
| 1999 POKEMON BASE SET SHADOWLESS #1 ALAKAZAM-HOLO PSA 8 | PSA 8 | $445.17 | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Pokémon - Base Set Alakazam Holo 1/102 Graded BGS 6 | BGS 6 | $40.07 | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Pokémon 1999 Base Set Alakazam Holo PSA 8 1/102 Wizards of the Coast | PSA 8 | $138.49 | Jun 8, 2026 |
| 1999 POKEMON BASE SET UNLIMITED HOLO #1 ALAKAZAM CGC 7 | CGC 7 | $52.53 | Jun 8, 2026 |
| 1999 Pokémon Base Set Alakazam Holo #1 PSA 8 | PSA 8 | $133.55 | Jun 8, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Alakazam #1 worth on Oct 5, 2026?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $58.29, a PSA 10 sells for around $2,150 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €500.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Alakazam #1 worth?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a PSA 10 Alakazam #1 sells for about $2,150 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $58.29 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Alakazam #1 rare?
Alakazam #1 is printed at Rare Holo rarity and ranks number 12 by price among the 307 cards in Base Set. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Alakazam #1 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $58.29.
Is Alakazam #1 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 36.9x raw ($2,092 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Alakazam I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (1) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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