Base

Base Set is the name given to the first main expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It is based on Pokémon Red, Blue, and Green, featuring Generation I Pokémon. The English expansion was released on January 9, 1999. This set is widely regarded as the "holy grail" of Pokémon collecting due to its iconic status and historical significance in the Pokémon Trading Card Game community.

The Shadowless print mirrored the 1st Edition print except for the 1st Edition logo. All cards in the 1st Edition and Shadowless runs were printed with thinner HP and attack text. These cards were without drop shadows for the artwork window. The fourth print run mirrored the Unlimited print, with the only difference being the copyright date, which reads "1999-2000".

The English release is ordered by card type (Pokémon, Trainer, and Energy cards), then by rarity (Rare Holo, Rare, Uncommon, Common), and lastly alphabetically by card name. This set includes some of the most sought-after and valuable cards in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, such as the holographic Charizard, which has become a legendary card among collectors. The Base Set's significance and nostalgic value make it a cornerstone of Pokémon card collecting.