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