Alakazam #1
Alakazam #1 sits in the Base series and carries a live market value of $72.46, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Alakazam #1 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Alakazam at a glance
- Live market value $72.46 for the Holofoil print.
- Set: Base Set (Base, 1999).
- Cardmarket values it at €49.26 (EUR).
- Rare rarity.
- Short-term trend -0.8% (7d vs 30d).
Alakazam price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Alakazam #1.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $43.50
- Mid
- $59.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Alakazam #1
Alakazam is the #1 of 102 card in Base Set, a vintage-era set released in 1999 as part of the Base series. The card carries 80 HP and Psychic typing, with a Stage 2 designation.
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $72.46, with listings from $43.50 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Base Set
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #1 / 102
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Kadabra
- Released
- 1999/01/09
Alakazam attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Alakazam #1 — the playability layer behind the price.
Damage Swap
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may move 1 damage counter from 1 of your Pokémon to another as long as you don't Knock Out that Pokémon. This power can't be used if Alakazam is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Confuse Ray
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Damage Swap
- Attacks
- 1
Alakazam price analysis
What drives the current market value of Alakazam #1.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($72.46) — 1 version in total.
This $72.46 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
This $72.46 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
In EUR, Alakazam trends at €49.26 on Cardmarket (avg sold €48.30, lowest NM €9.99).
Alakazam price history & movement
Momentum reads holding steady — a 7-day average of €48.31 against a 30-day average of €48.68 (-0.8%).
Latest daily average €76.50 against a trend price of €49.26.
Alakazam has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $70.81 to $72.50; the latest value sits at 98% of that recorded range and 0.1% below the high set October 19, 2026.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.8%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0.3%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Alakazam?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $72.46 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $62.56 via eBay's default tier, $62.92 on TCGplayer, $68.49 on Cardmarket, $64.26 on Whatnot and $72.46 selling directly — a $9.90 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a rare card, Alakazam sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Alakazam #1.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Alakazam?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Alakazam #1 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Alakazam #1.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $72.46 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $149.12 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $23.04. You need a graded sale of $118.44 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $57.41 (51.0% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Alakazam within Base Set
By market value Alakazam sits at #5 of 32 in Base Set (set median $15.19).
That is 377% above the middle of the set — a top-88% position.
The set's top card is Charizard (#4), valued at $954.65.
What makes Alakazam valuable
- Alakazam dates to 1999, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- Alakazam is a Psychic card with 80 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Artwork by Ken Sugimori is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- At $72.46 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
Buying & selling Alakazam
- For Alakazam, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€48.31 and €48.68) to time entries and exits.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Alakazam has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Alakazam can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Base Set was released in 1999; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Alakazam value questions
How much is Alakazam worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $72.46 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $43.50 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €49.26.
Will Alakazam hold its value?
Short-term momentum is steady (-0.8%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Alakazam?
Alakazam is a Rare card from Base Set (Base series, 1999). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Alakazam have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($72.46). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Alakazam sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $72.46. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Alakazam cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
Other Alakazam cards
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