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Base Set: rip it or buy it?
Base Set's sealed product is a vintage collector's item, not a rip — so it's singles all the way. Complete the bulk for about $290, or the whole set for about $2,074.
Buy the singles.
- Complete set as singles: $2,074 (102 cards).
- The bulk, minus chases: $290.
- Top chase — Charizard — Holo Rare: $819 as a single.
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The chases
| Chase card | Single |
|---|---|
| Charizard — Holo Rare | $819 |
| Blastoise — Holo Rare | $222 |
| Venusaur — Holo Rare | $173 |
| Mewtwo — Holo Rare | $74 |
| Raichu — Holo Rare | $73 |
| Alakazam — Holo Rare | $71 |
| Zapdos — Holo Rare | $56 |
| Chansey — Holo Rare | $54 |
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Prices live (TCGplayer via TCGcsv), refreshed daily; pull rates are estimates. Educational, not financial advice. Snapshot: 2026-08-08.