Base Set — Price Guide & Signals
Jan 9, 1999 · BS · 53 cards
Set Analysis
Base Set is a premium set with a total market cap of $1.4K across 53 cards. The average card price is $26.71.
7-day trend: The set average is gaining (+737.3%).
Signal outlook: Currently bearish with 16 buy signals and 31 sell signals. More cards are showing downward pressure than upward momentum.
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
47 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 | $689.18 | ▲ (+2.1%) | Strong Buy | 100 | Buy |
 Beedrill Rare | $7.23 | ▲ (+12.4%) | Strong Buy | 95 | Buy |
 Dugtrio Rare | $9.24 | ▲ (+6.5%) | Strong Buy | 93 | Buy |
 Charmeleon Uncommon | $3.17 | ▲ (+72.3%) | Strong Buy | 92 | Buy |
 Magikarp Uncommon | $3.58 | ▲ (+15.1%) | Strong Buy | 92 | Buy |
 Lass Rare | $3.67 | ▲ (+16.9%) | Strong Buy | 92 | Buy |
 Dragonair Rare | $14.61 | ▲ (+2.3%) | Strong Buy | 91 | Buy |
 Charmander Common | $2.51 | ▲ (+22.4%) | Strong Buy | 91 | Buy |
 Devolution Spray Rare | $5.57 | ▲ (+3.9%) | Strong Buy | 91 | Buy |
 Electrode Rare | $7.45 | ▲ (+5.8%) | Strong Buy | 90 | Buy |
 Voltorb Common | $3.89 | ▲ (+1.6%) | Strong Buy | 89 | Buy |
 Maintenance Uncommon | $2.76 | ▲ (+19.5%) | Strong Buy | 89 | Buy |
 Doduo Common | $1.30 | ▲ (+54.8%) | Strong Buy | 87 | Buy |
 Pikachu Common | $5.72 | ▲ (+16.5%) | Strong Buy | 86 | Buy |
 Pidgeotto Rare | $10.18 | ▲ (+2.2%) | Strong Buy | 78 | Buy |
 Growlithe Uncommon | $1.03 | ▲ (+22.6%) | Strong Buy | 74 | Buy |
 Arcanine Uncommon | $3.44 | ▲ (+7.2%) | Sell | 25 | Buy |
 Dewgong Uncommon | $2.37 | ▲ (+33.1%) | Sell | 25 | Buy |
 Dratini Uncommon | $2.39 | ▲ (+5.3%) | Sell | 25 | Buy |
 Haunter Uncommon | $1.74 | ▲ (+13.7%) | Sell | 25 | Buy |
 Ivysaur Uncommon | $3.20 | ▲ (+1.3%) | Sell | 25 | Buy |
 Kakuna Uncommon | $1.36 | ▲ (+7.1%) | Sell | 25 | Buy |
 Nidorino Uncommon | $2.15 | ▲ (+36.1%) | Sell | 25 | Buy |
 Porygon Uncommon | $2.84 | ▲ (+35.9%) | Sell | 25 | Buy |
 Raticate Uncommon | $2.12 | ▲ (+3.9%) | Sell | 25 | Buy |
 Wartortle Uncommon | $3.17 | ▲ (+9.7%) | Sell | 25 | Buy |
 Abra Common | $1.26 | ▲ (+32.6%) | Sell | 25 | Buy |
 Caterpie Common | $1.00 | ▲ (+12.4%) | Sell | 25 | Buy |
 Pidgey Common | $1.26 | ▼ (-1.6%) | Sell | 25 | Buy |
 Pokemon Breeder Rare | $5.76 | ▲ (+0.5%) | Sell | 25 | Buy |
 Super Energy Removal Rare | $4.04 | ▼ (-17.9%) | Sell | 25 | Buy |
 Professor Oak Uncommon | $1.15 | ▲ (+5.5%) | Sell | 25 | Buy |
 Revive Uncommon | $1.97 | ▲ (+11.9%) | Sell | 25 | Buy |
 Double Colorless Energy Uncommon | $5.19 | ▲ (+2.0%) | Sell | 25 | Buy |
 Pokemon Center Uncommon | $1.43 | ▲ (+4.4%) | Sell | 25 | Buy |
 Electabuzz Rare | $9.65 | ▼ (-4.1%) | Strong Sell | 0 | Buy |
 Kadabra Uncommon | $1.33 | ▼ (-2.2%) | Strong Sell | 0 | Buy |
 Poliwhirl Uncommon | $1.23 | ▼ (-1.6%) | Strong Sell | 0 | Buy |
 Squirtle Common | $5.53 | ▼ (-1.3%) | Strong Sell | 0 | Buy |
 Clefairy Doll Rare | $6.57 | ▼ (-2.8%) | Strong Sell | 0 | Buy |
 Computer Search Rare | $3.39 | ▼ (-3.7%) | Strong Sell | 0 | Buy |
 Item Finder Rare | $9.05 | ▼ (-0.3%) | Strong Sell | 0 | Buy |
 Scoop Up Rare | $7.61 | ▼ (-1.0%) | Strong Sell | 0 | Buy |
 Defender Uncommon | $1.27 | ▼ (-6.6%) | Strong Sell | 0 | Buy |
 Full Heal Uncommon | $1.75 | ▼ (-8.4%) | Strong Sell | 0 | Buy |
 Imposter Professor Oak Rare | $5.41 | ▼ (-2.5%) | Strong Sell | 0 | Buy |
 Pokemon Flute Uncommon | $2.68 | ▼ (-3.6%) | 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 53 cards. It was released on Jan 9, 1999.
What is the average card price in Base Set?
The average card price is $26.71, with a total set market cap of $1.4K.
Is Base Set a good set to invest in?
Base Set currently has 16 buy signals and 31 sell signals. The overall outlook is bearish. 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.