Frequent question: What was the first Pokemon set?

Which Pokemon set came first?

Main expansions

What are the original Pokemon sets?

It’s been nearly two decades since the ‘First Generation’ of English Pokémon Cards launched. These sets focus on the original 151 Pokémon and were released from early 1999 to July 2000. In order, they include Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, Base Set 2, Team Rocket, Gym Heroes, and Gym Challenge.

Why is Charizard so expensive?

Online Influences Have Boosted Pokémon TCG Values For Charizard. … After spending $2 million USD on a 1st Edition Pokémon TCG Base Set booster box, the popularity and value of cards skyrocketed, creating a Pokémon Trading Card Game merchandise shortage.

Are 1st Edition Pokémon cards worth anything?

In the present day, the first edition card is still extremely valuable and was the tenth card in the set. There are currently 80 PSA 10 graded copies of the Mewtwo card, and they’ll easily sell within the five-figure range. The most powerful of the original Pokémon, only the cards saw above tend to be as valuable.

Can I trust Tcgplayer?

Mostly, yes. Vendors are very lax on condition which can be a pain if you care about that sort of thing. I’ve also had a few instances where I’ve been sent the wrong edition of a card. One case I had to wait nearly two months to get a refund since the vendor simply stopped replying to my messages.

How much is a 1999 Mewtwo card worth?

Mewtwo #10 Pokemon Base Set

How much is a shiny Charizard worth?

“The Shiny Charizard V goes for $200-350ish on eBay. A graded card, especially rated 9.5 or 10 can go for over $1,000.”