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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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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set_name	release_date	number	rarity	hp	illustrator
Base		1	Rare Holo	80	Ken Sugimori

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