The Classics Reborn
Base Set 2 combined reprints from the original Base Set and Jungle into a single 130-card set, giving collectors another shot at the most iconic early cards.
base2 Overview
Base Set 2, released February 24, 2000, is a 130-card compilation set combining reprints from the original Base Set and Jungle expansion. Cards feature updated artwork borders and the Base Set 2 set logo. No 1st Edition run was produced for this set.
Most valuable cards
The holographic Charizard (#4) remains the top card, though valued lower than its original Base Set counterpart. Blastoise (#2), Venusaur (#18), and Poliwrath (#15) holos are also collected. Holo Pidgeot (#14) is an underrated pickup.
Cards from Base Set 2
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28 of 130 
Clefable
Electrode
Flareon
Jolteon
Pinsir
Vaporeon
Wigglytuff
Jolteon
Nidoqueen
Snorlax
Vileplume
Exeggutor
Lickitung
Persian
Seaking
Bellsprout
Goldeen
Jigglypuff
Mankey
Meowth
Nidoran♀
Oddish
Paras
Pikachu
Rhyhorn
Spearow
Venonat
Poké Ball
Common questions
01 Is Base Set 2 worth collecting?
Yes. While not as valuable as the original Base Set, Base Set 2 offers the same iconic card artwork at much more accessible prices. It is a popular set among nostalgia-driven collectors.
02 Does Base Set 2 have 1st Edition cards?
No. Base Set 2 was only printed in unlimited, so there are no 1st Edition variants for this set.
03 How do I tell Base Set 2 apart from the original Base Set?
Base Set 2 cards have the Base Set 2 logo (a "2" with a Pokeball) in the bottom-right of the illustration box. The original Base Set has no set symbol on unlimited cards.
04 What is a Base Set 2 Charizard worth?
A Base Set 2 holographic Charizard in near mint condition typically sells for $100–$300, while PSA 10 graded copies can reach $2,000–$5,000.
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