Base Set — Price Guide & Signals
Jan 9, 1999 · BS · 59 cards
Set Analysis
Base Set is a premium set with a total market cap of $1.9K across 59 cards. The average card price is $31.96.
7-day trend: The set average is gaining (+154.3%).
Signal outlook: Currently bullish with 34 buy signals and 15 sell signals. More cards are showing upward momentum than downward pressure.
Top Buy Signals in Base Set
Cards with the strongest buy signals based on price momentum, value score, and mean reversion analysis.
All Cards with Active Signals
49 cards in Base Set with active buy or sell signals. Sorted by signal strength. Updated daily from TCGplayer market data.
| Card | Price | 7d | Signal | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![Base Set Booster Pack [Revised Unlimited Edition]](https://tcgplayer-cdn.tcgplayer.com/product/138130_200w.jpg) Base Set Booster Pack [Revised Unlimited Edition] Unknown | $745.49 | ▲ (+1.6%) | Strong Buy | 100 | Buy |
 Bulbasaur Common | $5.32 | ▲ (+45.8%) | Strong Buy | 95 | Buy |
 Dragonair Rare | $16.26 | ▲ (+3.5%) | Strong Buy | 94 | Buy |
 Devolution Spray Rare | $5.79 | ▲ (+12.0%) | Strong Buy | 94 | Buy |
 Arcanine Uncommon | $4.71 | ▲ (+19.5%) | Strong Buy | 93 | Buy |
 Dewgong Uncommon | $3.59 | ▲ (+17.7%) | Strong Buy | 93 | Buy |
 Ivysaur Uncommon | $5.49 | ▲ (+34.9%) | Strong Buy | 93 | Buy |
 Clefairy Doll Rare | $7.86 | ▲ (+4.5%) | Strong Buy | 93 | Buy |
 Pidgeotto Rare | $11.35 | ▲ (+1.8%) | Strong Buy | 92 | Buy |
 Farfetch'd Uncommon | $1.91 | ▲ (+29.9%) | Strong Buy | 92 | Buy |
 Haunter Uncommon | $2.76 | ▲ (+23.2%) | Strong Buy | 92 | Buy |
 Magmar Uncommon | $3.17 | ▲ (+10.1%) | Strong Buy | 91 | Buy |
 Porygon Uncommon | $2.93 | ▲ (+14.9%) | Strong Buy | 91 | Buy |
 Pidgey Common | $1.91 | ▲ (+28.2%) | Strong Buy | 91 | Buy |
 Dugtrio Rare | $11.40 | ▲ (+2.5%) | Strong Buy | 90 | Buy |
 Charmeleon Uncommon | $2.69 | ▲ (+5.9%) | Strong Buy | 90 | Buy |
 Dratini Uncommon | $2.76 | ▲ (+21.1%) | Strong Buy | 90 | Buy |
 Item Finder Rare | $9.39 | ▲ (+3.8%) | Strong Buy | 90 | Buy |
 Pokemon Breeder Rare | $7.12 | ▲ (+1.6%) | Strong Buy | 90 | Buy |
 Scoop Up Rare | $8.65 | ▲ (+1.4%) | Strong Buy | 90 | Buy |
 Doduo Common | $1.61 | ▲ (+25.8%) | Strong Buy | 89 | Buy |
 Imposter Professor Oak Rare | $5.79 | ▲ (+2.1%) | Strong Buy | 88 | Buy |
 Tangela Common | $1.36 | ▲ (+6.3%) | Strong Buy | 87 | Buy |
 Poliwhirl Uncommon | $1.80 | ▲ (+9.1%) | Strong Buy | 86 | Buy |
 Raticate Uncommon | $3.03 | ▲ (+1.3%) | Strong Buy | 86 | Buy |
 Sandshrew Common | $1.08 | ▲ (+12.5%) | Strong Buy | 86 | Buy |
 Professor Oak Uncommon | $1.67 | ▲ (+4.4%) | Strong Buy | 85 | Buy |
 Double Colorless Energy Uncommon | $5.23 | ▲ (+0.8%) | Strong Buy | 85 | Buy |
 Onix Common | $1.12 | ▲ (+20.4%) | Strong Buy | 83 | Buy |
 Kakuna Uncommon | $1.37 | ▲ (+1.5%) | Strong Buy | 80 | Buy |
 Pokemon Center Uncommon | $2.19 | ▲ (+1.9%) | Strong Buy | 80 | Buy |
 Defender Uncommon | $1.65 | ▲ (+3.8%) | Strong Buy | 77 | Buy |
 Pokemon 2-Player Starter Set (Revised Base Set Reprint Run) Unknown | $213.43 | (+0.0%) | Buy | 60 | Buy |
 Machoke Uncommon | $1.27 | (+0.0%) | Buy | 53 | Buy |
 Beedrill Rare | $5.40 | ▲ (+1.7%) | Sell | 25 | Buy |
 Electrode Rare | $7.76 | ▲ (+2.8%) | Sell | 25 | Buy |
 Growlithe Uncommon | $1.48 | ▲ (+8.0%) | Sell | 25 | Buy |
 Caterpie Common | $1.11 | ▼ (-7.5%) | Sell | 25 | Buy |
 Charmander Common | $2.71 | ▲ (+5.9%) | Sell | 25 | Buy |
 Squirtle Common | $8.05 | ▲ (+9.1%) | Sell | 25 | Buy |
 Computer Search Rare | $3.60 | ▲ (+2.0%) | Sell | 25 | Buy |
 Electabuzz Rare | $12.95 | ▼ (-16.2%) | Strong Sell | 0 | Buy |
 Nidorino Uncommon | $3.05 | ▼ (-0.7%) | Strong Sell | 0 | Buy |
 Seel Uncommon | $1.16 | ▼ (-21.6%) | Strong Sell | 0 | Buy |
 Abra Common | $1.18 | ▼ (-3.3%) | Strong Sell | 0 | Buy |
 Super Energy Removal Rare | $3.88 | ▼ (-6.3%) | Strong Sell | 0 | Buy |
 Maintenance Uncommon | $3.13 | ▼ (-4.0%) | Strong Sell | 0 | Buy |
 Pokemon Flute Uncommon | $3.41 | ▼ (-1.7%) | Strong Sell | 0 | Buy |
 Pokemon Trader Rare | $5.71 | ▼ (-3.2%) | Strong Sell | 0 | Buy |
How CardMoat Signals Work
CardMoat generates buy and sell signals by analyzing multiple factors for each card:
- Momentum Score — Short and medium-term price direction based on 7-day and 30-day changes
- Value Score — How undervalued or overvalued a card is relative to its historical price range
- Volatility Score — Price stability indicator; lower volatility means more predictable movements
- Mean Reversion — Detects cards that have deviated significantly from their average price and may snap back
- Breakout Detection — Identifies cards breaking out of established price ranges
Signals are updated daily using market prices from TCGplayer. View all active signals or learn more about our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cards are in Base Set?
Base Set contains 59 cards. It was released on Jan 9, 1999.
What is the average card price in Base Set?
The average card price is $31.96, with a total set market cap of $1.9K.
Is Base Set a good set to invest in?
Base Set currently has 34 buy signals and 15 sell signals. The overall outlook is bullish. Check individual card signals above for specific opportunities.
Where does CardMoat get its price data?
All prices come from TCGplayer market data, updated daily. CardMoat tracks current prices, 7-day and 30-day price changes, and generates algorithmic signals based on momentum, value, and volatility analysis.