Pokemon card values › Base Set › Alakazam #BS 1

Set	Base Set
Card number	BS 1
Rarity	Rare Holo
Artist	Ken Sugimori
Released	Jan 1999

Alakazam #BS 1 Value (Base Set)

$83.25 raw near mint

Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 5, 2026.

How much is Alakazam #BS 1 worth? As of Oct 5, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $83.25, the Cardmarket low is €74.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

As card number 1 in the 1999 Base Set, Alakazam opens the expansion's numbered checklist with a Rare Holo treatment. Ken Sugimori's artwork ties it directly to the visual language of Pokémon's first English era. The early set position, holographic finish and familiar final evolution give it clear historical context despite the supplied low raw band.

Current prices

Source	Price
TCGplayer market price (USD)	$0.00
Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR)	€74.00
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)	€64.86
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)	€52.86
Cardmarket listings available	752

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Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.

Why Alakazam #BS 1 is priced where it is

Alakazam #BS 1 is a Rare Holo card from Base Set, the Base era (1999). It ranks as number 47 by price out of 307 cards in the set. The illustration is by Ken Sugimori.

Is it worth grading? At the supplied low raw band, grading needs a nearly flawless copy to make practical sense, especially without a gem-mint comparison. Fine scratches across the holographic window are the first concern, followed by silvering along the front edges and whitening on the back.

Alakazam price history

Jul 10, 2026Low $0.00 · High $90.00Oct 5, 2026

Month	Avg Cardmarket low	Avg TCGplayer market
Oct 2026	€74.48	$0.00
Sep 2026	€80.00	$0.00
Aug 2026	€80.12	$0.00
Jul 2026	€78.14	-

A classic Base Set species binder gains extra coherence from pairing Alakazam with Abra and Kadabra. Players also remember Damage Swap, the Pokémon Power that made this version mechanically distinctive during the game's earliest competitive period.

Frequently asked questions

What is Alakazam #BS 1 worth on Oct 5, 2026?

As of Oct 5, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $83.25, the Cardmarket low is €74.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Is Alakazam #BS 1 rare?

Alakazam #BS 1 is printed at Rare Holo rarity and ranks number 47 by price among the 307 cards in Base Set. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.

How do I check which printing of Alakazam I have?

Look at the set symbol and the card number (BS 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.