| Set | Expedition Base Set |
| Card number | 1 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 100 |
| Artist | Hajime Kusajima |
| Released | Sep 2002 |
Alakazam #1 Value (Expedition Base Set)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 9, 2026.
Expedition Base Set opens its numbered checklist with Alakazam #1, a rare holo from the 2002 e-Card period. Hajime Kusajima’s illustration appears within the wide-bordered reader-compatible design associated with the era. Although not among the set’s very highest-priced cards, its established character and holo status keep it a meaningful Expedition issue.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $104.91 |
| TCGplayer mid price (USD) | $226.50 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €243.04 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €128.46 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €115.60 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 133 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $1,318 |
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What sets the price of Alakazam #1
Alakazam #1 is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Expedition Base Set, the E-Card era (2002). It ranks as number 9 by price out of 165 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. A PSA 10 sells for about 13x 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 ($104.91 to $104.91). The illustration is by Hajime Kusajima.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 10 | $1,040 | 4 |
| CGC | 9 | $297.27 | 5 |
| PSA | 10 | $1,318 | 3 |
| PSA | 9 | $1,127 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $291.15 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $169.97 | 4 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Alakazam price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €214.27 | $104.91 |
| Sep 2026 | €199.95 | $104.70 |
| Aug 2026 | €227.60 | $129.28 |
| Jul 2026 | €189.74 | $193.44 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Alakazam #1 worth on Oct 9, 2026?
As of Oct 9, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $104.91, a PSA 10 sells for around $1,318 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €243.04. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Alakazam #1 worth?
As of Oct 9, 2026, a PSA 10 Alakazam #1 sells for about $1,318 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $104.91 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Alakazam #1 rare?
Alakazam #1 is printed at Rare Holo rarity and ranks number 9 by price among the 165 cards in Expedition Base Set. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
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 $104.91.
Is Alakazam #1 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 12.6x raw ($1,213 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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