Question 1

What is the current market value of Alakazam #1?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Alakazam in Base Set 2 at roughly $55.96. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at 0.0%. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($55.39). The 90-day window shows a floor near $44.44 and a peak around $56.49 (22% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Alakazam #1 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Short-term movement is stable (0.0% over 7 days), with price action clustered near recent averages. With a 22% 90-day spread ($44.44-$56.49), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($55.39), pricing is near equilibrium. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +4583% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $210.81, while PSA 10 is $2620.49.

Question 3

What is Alakazam #1 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2000, Base Set 2 introduced this print of Alakazam. The printed flavor text states: "Its brain can outperform a supercomputer. Its intelligence quotient is said to be 5000." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Holo. Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Psychic. This card evolves from Kadabra. Notable ability on this print: "Damage Swap". Notable move text references "Confuse Ray". The card has a weakness to Psychic. Retreat cost is 3 energy. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Alakazam cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Alakazam checklist helps contextualize this specific Alakazam print. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 5 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $13.40 to $1199.99 (8855% spread). The current card sits -79% versus the sampled alternative average of $269.56. Notable alternatives include Alakazam #1 (Base) at $72.43, Alakazam #1 (Legendary Collection) at $58.98, Alakazam #2 (Mysterious Treasures) at $43.71, and Alakazam #1 (Expedition Base Set) at $228.82.

Question 5

What set is Alakazam #1 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Base Set 2 is 2000. Series classification for this set is Base. Set size is 130 cards, which categorizes Base Set 2 as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 26 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Base Set 2 checklist, Alakazam occupies position #1 as a Rare Holo card.

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