What is the difference in value between ungraded and graded?

Ungraded copies are valued around $26, whereas a Grade 9 copy of this Pokémon Base Set card is worth $1045.

Is this card from the original Pokémon Base Set?

Yes, this Alakazam card is from the Pokémon Base Set, specifically from the 1999-2000 run.

What is the starting price for an ungraded copy?

An ungraded copy of Alakazam #1 from the Pokémon Base Set starts at $26.

Alakazam [1999-2000] #1 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value

Pokémon Base Set

What the Alakazam [1999-2000] #1 card from Pokémon Base Set is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Alakazam [1999-2000] #1 value — Ungraded $26 · Grade 9 $1,045. Prices updated July 2026.

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$26

Ungraded

40.2×

$1,045

Grade 9

Real sold prices per grade — the Grade 9 premium on this card is 40.2× raw.

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Which version do you have?

For the cheapest entry, grab the Standard Alakazam #1 for $31. The premium versions offer significant value: the 1st Edition commands $618 for its historical significance, while Shadowless at $91 represents a more sought-after condition. If budget is key, stick to Standard; if you seek investment potential and rarity, the 1st Edition is the clear choice.

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1st EditionAlakazam [1st Edition] #1 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$617.92$12,576eBay ↗

ShadowlessAlakazam [Shadowless] #1 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$91.25$5,068eBay ↗

StandardAlakazam #1 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$31.03$2,327eBay ↗

1999-2000— this pageAlakazam [1999-2000] #1 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$26—eBay ↗

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Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Base Set
Game: Pokémon

Alakazam [1999-2000] #1 (Pokémon Base Set) card value

An ungraded Alakazam [1999-2000] #1 from Pokémon Base Set averages around $26. A Grade 9 copy runs about $1045, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands null.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$26	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$1,045	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference in value between ungraded and graded?: Ungraded copies are valued around $26, whereas a Grade 9 copy of this Pokémon Base Set card is worth $1045.
Is this card from the original Pokémon Base Set?: Yes, this Alakazam card is from the Pokémon Base Set, specifically from the 1999-2000 run.
What is the starting price for an ungraded copy?: An ungraded copy of Alakazam #1 from the Pokémon Base Set starts at $26.