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Pokémon Base Set

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Identifications

How to Identify Shadowless Pokémon Cards (Base Set): 6 Checks

Tell a Shadowless Base Set card from 1st Edition and Unlimited: drop shadow, text weight, Trainer copyright line, the Impostor Oak spelling and Machamp.

Updated October 7, 2026 Identification

Red Cheeks Pikachu (Base Set 58): How to Identify It and What It Sells For

Red-cheek vs yellow-cheek Base Set Pikachu: which prints have red cheeks, the E3 promo, how to spot mislabeled listings, and dated sold ranges.

Updated October 7, 2026

Checklist

Pokémon Base Set Checklist (All 102 Cards, with Rarity)

Printable checklist of all 102 English Pokémon Base Set cards with numbers, types, rarities, and known corrected errors. Cross-checked against two sources.

Updated October 7, 2026

Value guide

Base Set Charizard Value: 1st Edition, Shadowless & Unlimited Sold Prices

What Base Set Charizard #4 actually sells for, by print run and grade, with dated sold ranges, and the blended 'grade 9' price trap explained.

Updated October 7, 2026