Base Set 2
Base Set 2 is an Original era set, released on 24 February 2000.
Set stats for Base Set 2
- Cards: 130
- Pokémon: 100
- Printings: 130
- Era: Original
- Released: 24 February 2000
- Artists: 4
Pokémon in Base Set 2
- Abra
- Alakazam
- Arcanine
- Beedrill
- Bellsprout
- Blastoise
- Bulbasaur
- Butterfree
- Caterpie
- Chansey
- Charizard
- Charmander
- Charmeleon
- Clefable
- Clefairy
- Cubone
- Dewgong
- Diglett
- Dodrio
- Doduo
- Dragonair
- Dratini
- Drowzee
- Dugtrio
- Electabuzz
- Electrode
- Exeggcute
- Exeggutor
- Farfetchd
- Fearow
- Gastly
- Goldeen
- Growlithe
- Gyarados
- Haunter
- Hitmonchan
- Ivysaur
- Jigglypuff
- Jynx
- Kadabra
- Kakuna
- Kangaskhan
- Lickitung
- Machoke
- Machop
- Magikarp
- Magmar
- Magnemite
- Magneton
- Marowak
- Meowth
- Metapod
- Mewtwo
- Mr. Mime
- Nidoking
- Nidoqueen
- Nidoran-F
- Nidoran-M
- Nidorina
- Nidorino
- Ninetales
- Onix
- Paras
- Parasect
- Persian
- Pidgeot
- Pidgeotto
- Pidgey
- Pikachu
- Pinsir
- Poliwag
- Poliwhirl
- Poliwrath
- Raichu
- Raticate
- Rattata
- Rhydon
- Rhyhorn
- Sandshrew
- Scyther
- Seaking
- Seel
- Snorlax
- Spearow
- Squirtle
- Starmie
- Staryu
- Tangela
- Tauros
- Venomoth
- Venonat
- Venusaur
- Victreebel
- Voltorb
- Vulpix
- Wartortle
- Weedle
- Weepinbell
- Wigglytuff
- Zapdos
Illustrators in Base Set 2
Your collecting goal
The collecting goals for Base Set 2, each including everything in the one before it.
Complete set
Holds 130 cards on 15 nine-pocket pages: numbered cards. From $1,806.41 at TCGplayer market prices on 14 November 2026.
Grand master set
Holds at least 130 cards on 15 nine-pocket pages: everything in the Complete set; promos, stamped cards and errors join it once they are linked. From $1,806.41 at TCGplayer market prices on 14 November 2026.
Most valuable cards in Base Set 2
The chase cards in Base Set 2: the 10 most valuable printings, by TCGplayer market price.
- Charizard (4): $513.67, TCGplayer market price on 13 November 2026
- Mewtwo (10): $164.62, TCGplayer market price on 14 November 2026
- Blastoise (2): $153.23, TCGplayer market price on 14 November 2026
- Venusaur (18): $116.58, TCGplayer market price on 14 November 2026
- Gyarados (7): $61.82, TCGplayer market price on 14 November 2026
- Raichu (16): $60.73, TCGplayer market price on 14 November 2026
- Alakazam (1): $53.77, TCGplayer market price on 14 November 2026
- Zapdos (20): $45.35, TCGplayer market price on 14 November 2026
- Nidoking (11): $43.73, TCGplayer market price on 14 November 2026
- Pidgeot (14): $41.58, TCGplayer market price on 14 November 2026
Questions about Base Set 2
How many cards are in Base Set 2?
Base Set 2 has 130 cards and 130 printings, counting every finish.
When was Base Set 2 released?
Base Set 2 was released on 24 February 2000.
Which era is Base Set 2 from?
Base Set 2 is part of the Original era.
What is the most valuable chase card in Base Set 2?
Charizard (4), at a TCGplayer market price of $513.67 on 13 November 2026.
What does it cost to complete Base Set 2?
A Complete set of Base Set 2 costs from $1,806.41 at TCGplayer market prices on 14 November 2026, counting the 130 cards a Complete set binder holds.
How many binder pages does Base Set 2 fill?
A Complete set of 130 cards fills 15 nine-pocket binder pages.
How many cards are in the Base Set 2 master set?
The Base Set 2 master set holds the same 130 cards as the Complete set.
How many Pokémon are in Base Set 2?
Base Set 2 features 100 different Pokémon across its 130 cards. The most featured are Abra, Alakazam and Arcanine.
Who illustrated Base Set 2?
4 illustrators are credited in Base Set 2. The most credited are Ken Sugimori (52 printings), Keiji Kinebuchi (35 printings) and Mitsuhiro Arita (31 printings).
Where can I see every card in Base Set 2?
On this page: every card in Base Set 2 with its number, rarity and printings. Open any card for its details.
