History
Alakazam opens the English Base Set at 1/102, a position that has given it lasting significance among set builders. Ken Sugimori's artwork and the early holofoil pattern make it one of the most recognisable non-starter holos of the era.
Click to zoomReverse photography is not published for this piece while it remains encapsulated. Additional angles, macro detail of the label and slab, and a condition walkthrough are available on request before purchase.
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Alakazam-Holo
Card 1/102 — the opening card of the English Base Set, in Mint condition.
£390Available
- Set
- Base Set (English)
- Release year
- 1999
- Card number
- 1/102
- Rarity
- Holographic Rare
- Grading company
- PSA
- Grade
- PSA 9 — Mint
- Certification number
- Provided on enquiry
- Stock status
- Available
Authenticity
Encapsulated and graded by PSA. The certification can be verified directly against the PSA population database before any funds change hands. Photographed in-house under fixed studio lighting. The slab shown is the exact item offered.
The piece in context
Why collectors value it
It is the natural first acquisition for anyone assembling a graded Base Set run, and one of the few cards where the numbering itself carries meaning. Demand is steady and driven by completion rather than speculation.
Condition
PSA 9 represents an excellent survivor for an unlimited-run holo: sharp corners, clean edges, and holofoil free of the surface scratching that limits most examples.
Entry point
Cards in this band are where most serious collections begin — genuine vintage, properly graded, at a level that allows a collector to learn the market before committing to headline pieces.
Complete the set
Base Set
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