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A cornerstone of the Pokémon TCG’s launch, Alakazam #1 pairs iconic Ken Sugimori art with a strategic Pokémon Power and a striking holographic foil.
Quick Facts
HP: 80
Type: Psychic
Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Kadabra)
Rarity: Rare Holo
Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
Retreat Cost: 3
Weakness: Psychic ×2
Abilities:
Damage Swap (Pokémon Power): Allows moving 1 damage counter between your Pokémon during your turn, provided Alakazam is not Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Attack:
Confuse Ray (Psychic ×3): Deals 30 damage and may confuse the Defending Pokémon on a coin flip.
Flavor Text: “Its brain can outperform a supercomputer. Its intelligence quotient is said to be 5000.”
Legality: unknown
Key Printings
Why this printing stands out
This exact printing is the very first card (#1) in the Base Set, featuring the iconic holographic foil and classic Ken Sugimori artwork. It is a Stage 2 Psychic-type Pokémon with a unique Damage Swap ability that adds strategic depth by redistributing damage counters.
Variants & Identifiers
Set Name: Base
Set Code: base1
Card Number: 1
Rarity: Rare Holo
Print Variants: None documented for this exact printing
Regulation Mark: None
Legal Status: unknown
Care & Storage Tips
Store in a protective sleeve and hard case.
Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Avoid excessive handling to prevent surface scratches on the holographic foil.
Maintain stable temperature and humidity to help prevent warping.
Set-by-Set Micro-summaries
Base Set: The original launch set of the Pokémon TCG, featuring foundational cards like Alakazam #1 and introducing core mechanics and iconic artwork that remain popular among collectors.
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Base
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Rare Holo
80
Ken Sugimori
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