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Base Set 2Pokémon TCG Set Overview & Chase Cards

Base Set 2 (set code B2) is a 130-card Pokémon TCG expansion released in 2000 as part of the Base era. Its top chase is Venusaur (Rare Holo) at $84.94 on the open market. Tracked cards have moved +1.2% over the past 7 days.

Browse all cardsView Top 10
Cards tracked
130
with pricing
Top chase
$372
highest card
Avg value
$10
per card
Total value
$1.3k
all cards summed
Set total
130
cards in set
Rarities
5
distinct types
■ Chase Rankings

What are the top chase cards in Base Set 2?

Base Set 2 · by price
#01 · Top Chase
Charizard – Rare Holo – Base Set 2
Charizard
Rare Holo
$371.97
Score 50
#02
Blastoise – Rare Holo – Base Set 2
Blastoise
Rare Holo
$118.70
Score 50
#03
Venusaur – Rare Holo – Base Set 2
Venusaur
Rare Holo
$84.94
Score 58
#04
Mewtwo – Rare Holo – Base Set 2
Mewtwo
Rare Holo
$54.14
Score 49
#05
Alakazam – Rare Holo – Base Set 2
Alakazam
Rare Holo
$53.19
Score 57
#06
Raichu – Rare Holo – Base Set 2
Raichu
Rare Holo
$38.04
Score 57
#07
Zapdos – Rare Holo – Base Set 2
Zapdos
Rare Holo
$35.22
Score 48
#08
Gyarados – Rare Holo – Base Set 2
Gyarados
Rare Holo
$34.06
Score 56
#09
Nidoking – Rare Holo – Base Set 2
Nidoking
Rare Holo
$32.61
Score 55
#10
Scyther – Rare Holo – Base Set 2
Scyther
Rare Holo
$30.91
Score 47
■ About this set

What is Base Set 2?

Base Set 2 is a Pokémon TCG expansion released in 2000 under set code B2, part of the Base era. It spans 130 total cards across 5 rarity tiers, from base commons through the rarest special illustration pulls. The rarity breakdown shows how chase tiers are distributed within the expansion.

■ Key facts
Release date
February 24, 2000
Set code
B2
Era
Base
Total cards
130
Chase tiers
—
Reverse holos
—
Rarity distribution
Uncommon
42
Common
42
Rare Holo
20
Rare
20
Unknown
6
■ Full set

Browse all cards in Base Set 2

All 130 tracked cards in Base Set 2, ranked by Chase Index. Search by name, sort by price or card number, and click any row for the full card detail with live market pricing.

130 cards
RankCardRarityPrice7dScore
01
Venusaur – Rare Holo
Venusaur
Pokémon · #18
Rare Holo$84.94+3.7%
58
02
Alakazam – Rare Holo
Alakazam
Pokémon · #1
Rare Holo$53.19-4.9%
57
03
Dugtrio – Rare
Dugtrio
Pokémon · #23
Rare$4.12+2.0%
57
04
Raichu – Rare Holo
Raichu
Pokémon · #16
Rare Holo$38.04+6.0%
57
05
Gyarados – Rare Holo
Gyarados
Pokémon · #7
Rare Holo$34.06+0.6%
56
06
Nidoking – Rare Holo
Nidoking
Pokémon · #11
Rare Holo$32.61+21.1%
55
07
Ninetales – Rare Holo
Ninetales
Pokémon · #13
Rare Holo$26.96+1.6%
54
08
Hitmonchan – Rare Holo
Hitmonchan
Pokémon · #8
Rare Holo$21.76+3.3%
53
09
Poliwrath – Rare Holo
Poliwrath
Pokémon · #15
Rare Holo$19+2.5%
52
10
Clefable – Rare Holo
Clefable
Pokémon · #5
Rare Holo$18.36+1.7%
52
11
Clefairy – Rare Holo
Clefairy
Pokémon · #6
Rare Holo$17.62+3.0%
52
12
Magneton – Rare Holo
Magneton
Pokémon · #9
Rare Holo$17.55+2.4%
51
13
Item Finder – Rare
Item Finder
Trainer · #103
Rare$9.09-3.4%
50
14
Charizard – Rare Holo
Charizard
Pokémon · #4
Rare Holo$371.97-4.1%
50
15
Dragonair – Rare
Dragonair
Pokémon · #22
Rare$9.05+0.1%
50
16
Blastoise – Rare Holo
Blastoise
Pokémon · #2
Rare Holo$118.70+10.1%
50
17
Scoop Up – Rare
Scoop Up
Trainer · #107
Rare$7.12+27.1%
50
18
Ivysaur – Uncommon
Ivysaur
Pokémon · #44
Uncommon$6.94+40.2%
49
19
Mewtwo – Rare Holo
Mewtwo
Pokémon · #10
Rare Holo$54.14-0.5%
49
20
Mr. Mime – Rare
Mr. Mime
Pokémon · #27
Rare$6.05-0.5%
48
21
Zapdos – Rare Holo
Zapdos
Pokémon · #20
Rare Holo$35.22+2.1%
48
22
Pokémon Breeder – Rare
Pokémon Breeder
Trainer · #105
Rare$4.48+1.1%
48
23
Bulbasaur – Common
Bulbasaur
Pokémon · #67
Common$4.450.0%
47
24
Kangaskhan – Rare
Kangaskhan
Pokémon · #26
Rare$4.38-0.5%
47
25
Scyther – Rare Holo
Scyther
Pokémon · #17
Rare Holo$30.91+4.7%
47
26
Nidoqueen – Rare Holo
Nidoqueen
Pokémon · #12
Rare Holo$30.14+12.3%
46
27
Pidgeot – Rare Holo
Pidgeot
Pokémon · #14
Rare Holo$29.06+1.1%
46
28
Snorlax – Rare
Snorlax
Pokémon · #30
Rare$23.50-8.7%
45
29
Pokémon Trader – Rare
Pokémon Trader
Trainer · #106
Rare$3.65+2.0%
45
30
Chansey – Rare Holo
Chansey
Pokémon · #3
Rare Holo$20.47+0.4%
44
31
Imposter Professor Oak – Rare
Imposter Professor Oak
Trainer · #102
Rare$3.13-0.6%
44
32
Lass – Rare
Lass
Trainer · #104
Rare$3.10+0.3%
43
33
Dodrio – Uncommon
Dodrio
Pokémon · #37
Uncommon$3.01-5.6%
43
34
Wigglytuff – Rare Holo
Wigglytuff
Pokémon · #19
Rare Holo$17.50+4.6%
42
35
Double Colorless Energy – Uncommon
Double Colorless Energy
Energy · #124
Uncommon$2.94-1.3%
42
36
Persian – Uncommon
Persian
Pokémon · #56
Uncommon$2.94-0.7%
42
37
Super Energy Removal – Rare
Super Energy Removal
Trainer · #108
Rare$2.820.0%
41
38
Computer Search – Rare
Computer Search
Trainer · #101
Rare$2.77+3.0%
41
39
Beedrill – Rare
Beedrill
Pokémon · #21
Rare$2.700.0%
41
40
Venomoth – Rare
Venomoth
Pokémon · #31
Rare$6.58+14.4%
40
41
Charmeleon – Uncommon
Charmeleon
Pokémon · #35
Uncommon$2.33+3.1%
40
42
Rhydon – Uncommon
Rhydon
Pokémon · #59
Uncommon$1.93-0.5%
40
43
Pidgeotto – Rare
Pidgeotto
Pokémon · #28
Rare$4.75-2.3%
40
44
Marowak – Uncommon
Marowak
Pokémon · #52
Uncommon$1.87-7.4%
39
45
Electrode – Rare
Electrode
Pokémon · #25
Rare$4.28+1.7%
38
46
Nidorino – Uncommon
Nidorino
Pokémon · #54
Uncommon$1.62-1.8%
38
47
Lickitung – Uncommon
Lickitung
Pokémon · #48
Uncommon$1.62+1.3%
38
48
Victreebel – Rare
Victreebel
Pokémon · #32
Rare$4.19+5.5%
38
49
Pinsir – Rare
Pinsir
Pokémon · #29
Rare$4.15+0.2%
37
50
Magikarp – Uncommon
Magikarp
Pokémon · #50
Uncommon$1.50+3.4%
37
51
Kadabra – Uncommon
Kadabra
Pokémon · #46
Uncommon$1.43+0.7%
36
52
Electabuzz – Rare
Electabuzz
Pokémon · #24
Rare$3.59+3.5%
36
53
Tauros – Uncommon
Tauros
Pokémon · #62
Uncommon$3.59+0.8%
36
54
Professor Oak – Uncommon
Professor Oak
Trainer · #116
Uncommon$1.39+3.0%
36
55
Fearow – Uncommon
Fearow
Pokémon · #41
Uncommon$1.27+1.6%
34
56
Pikachu – Common
Pikachu
Pokémon · #87
Common$2.89-1.7%
33
57
Fire Energy
Fire Energy
Energy · #126
—$1.18-2.5%
33
58
Dratini – Uncommon
Dratini
Pokémon · #38
Uncommon$1.15-8.0%
33
59
Cubone – Common
Cubone
Pokémon · #70
Common$1.14+9.6%
32
60
Vulpix – Common
Vulpix
Pokémon · #99
Common$1.12+1.8%
31
61
Arcanine – Uncommon
Arcanine
Pokémon · #33
Uncommon$1.88+5.6%
31
62
Wartortle – Uncommon
Wartortle
Pokémon · #63
Uncommon$1.78-2.2%
30
63
Pokémon Center – Uncommon
Pokémon Center
Trainer · #114
Uncommon$1+6.4%
29
64
Raticate – Uncommon
Raticate
Pokémon · #58
Uncommon$1-3.8%
29
65
Growlithe – Uncommon
Growlithe
Pokémon · #42
Uncommon$1.55+9.2%
29
66
Pidgey – Common
Pidgey
Pokémon · #86
Common$1.54+97.4%
29
67
Onix – Common
Onix
Pokémon · #84
Common$0.97+2.1%
28
68
Butterfree – Uncommon
Butterfree
Pokémon · #34
Uncommon$1.44-2.7%
28
69
Maintenance – Uncommon
Maintenance
Trainer · #112
Uncommon$0.890.0%
28
70
Dewgong – Uncommon
Dewgong
Pokémon · #36
Uncommon$1.36+3.8%
27
71
Seel – Uncommon
Seel
Pokémon · #61
Uncommon$0.80-2.4%
27
72
Magmar – Uncommon
Magmar
Pokémon · #51
Uncommon$1.30-1.5%
26
73
Squirtle – Common
Squirtle
Pokémon · #93
Common$1.29-3.7%
26
74
Jigglypuff – Common
Jigglypuff
Pokémon · #77
Common$0.73-3.9%
26
75
Exeggutor – Uncommon
Exeggutor
Pokémon · #39
Uncommon$1.18-4.8%
25
76
Starmie – Common
Starmie
Pokémon · #94
Common$0.64+1.6%
25
77
Pokédex – Uncommon
Pokédex
Trainer · #115
Uncommon$0.630.0%
24
78
Parasect – Uncommon
Parasect
Pokémon · #55
Uncommon$1.14+1.8%
23
79
Charmander – Common
Charmander
Pokémon · #69
Common$1.14-2.6%
23
80
Poliwhirl – Uncommon
Poliwhirl
Pokémon · #57
Uncommon$1.060.0%
22
81
Weepinbell – Uncommon
Weepinbell
Pokémon · #64
Uncommon$1.04-8.0%
22
82
Tangela – Common
Tangela
Pokémon · #96
Common$0.59+13.5%
22
83
Jynx – Uncommon
Jynx
Pokémon · #45
Uncommon$1.01-4.7%
22
84
Meowth – Common
Meowth
Pokémon · #80
Common$0.56-6.7%
22
85
Haunter – Uncommon
Haunter
Pokémon · #43
Uncommon$0.99+2.1%
21
86
Seaking – Uncommon
Seaking
Pokémon · #60
Uncommon$0.98-5.8%
20
87
Doduo – Common
Doduo
Pokémon · #72
Common$0.55+25.0%
20
88
PlusPower – Uncommon
PlusPower
Trainer · #113
Uncommon$0.54+10.2%
19
89
Kakuna – Uncommon
Kakuna
Pokémon · #47
Uncommon$0.84+10.5%
19
90
Nidorina – Uncommon
Nidorina
Pokémon · #53
Uncommon$0.82-2.4%
19
91
Poliwag – Common
Poliwag
Pokémon · #88
Common$0.510.0%
19
92
Energy Retrieval – Uncommon
Energy Retrieval
Trainer · #110
Uncommon$0.50+8.7%
18
93
Machoke – Uncommon
Machoke
Pokémon · #49
Uncommon$0.73-1.4%
17
94
Rhyhorn – Common
Rhyhorn
Pokémon · #90
Common$0.70+9.4%
17
95
Exeggcute – Common
Exeggcute
Pokémon · #74
Common$0.65+4.8%
17
96
Defender – Uncommon
Defender
Trainer · #109
Uncommon$0.49+16.7%
16
97
Weedle – Common
Weedle
Pokémon · #100
Common$0.49-14.0%
16
98
Magnemite – Common
Magnemite
Pokémon · #79
Common$0.48-2.0%
16
99
Caterpie – Common
Caterpie
Pokémon · #68
Common$0.63-10.0%
16
100
Abra – Common
Abra
Pokémon · #65
Common$0.62-3.1%
15
101
Bellsprout – Common
Bellsprout
Pokémon · #66
Common$0.450.0%
15
102
Nidoran ♀ – Common
Nidoran ♀
Pokémon · #82
Common$0.45-15.1%
15
103
Venonat – Common
Venonat
Pokémon · #97
Common$0.61-4.7%
15
104
Machop – Common
Machop
Pokémon · #78
Common$0.44+4.8%
14
105
Spearow – Common
Spearow
Pokémon · #92
Common$0.59+1.7%
14
106
Paras – Common
Paras
Pokémon · #85
Common$0.59-4.8%
14
107
Full Heal – Uncommon
Full Heal
Trainer · #111
Uncommon$0.400.0%
14
108
Poké Ball – Common
Poké Ball
Trainer · #121
Common$0.37-2.6%
13
109
Super Potion – Uncommon
Super Potion
Trainer · #117
Uncommon$0.36+2.9%
13
110
Fighting Energy
Fighting Energy
Energy · #125
—$0.35+2.9%
12
111
Nidoran ♂ – Common
Nidoran ♂
Pokémon · #83
Common$0.550.0%
12
112
Farfetch'd – Uncommon
Farfetch'd
Pokémon · #40
Uncommon$0.55-3.5%
12
113
Voltorb – Common
Voltorb
Pokémon · #98
Common$0.55+5.8%
12
114
Staryu – Common
Staryu
Pokémon · #95
Common$0.34-2.9%
11
115
Energy Removal – Common
Energy Removal
Trainer · #119
Common$0.34+3.0%
11
116
Switch – Common
Switch
Trainer · #123
Common$0.340.0%
11
117
Sandshrew – Common
Sandshrew
Pokémon · #91
Common$0.54-11.5%
11
118
Water Energy
Water Energy
Energy · #130
—$0.330.0%
10
119
Psychic Energy
Psychic Energy
Energy · #129
—$0.33+6.5%
10
120
Gastly – Common
Gastly
Pokémon · #75
Common$0.51-7.3%
10
121
Lightning Energy
Lightning Energy
Energy · #128
—$0.31-3.1%
10
122
Goldeen – Common
Goldeen
Pokémon · #76
Common$0.50+8.7%
9
123
Gust of Wind – Common
Gust of Wind
Trainer · #120
Common$0.290.0%
9
124
Grass Energy
Grass Energy
Energy · #127
—$0.290.0%
9
125
Potion – Common
Potion
Trainer · #122
Common$0.26-7.1%
9
126
Drowzee – Common
Drowzee
Pokémon · #73
Common$0.49-10.9%
8
127
Metapod – Common
Metapod
Pokémon · #81
Common$0.49-3.9%
8
128
Diglett – Common
Diglett
Pokémon · #71
Common$0.440.0%
5
129
Rattata – Common
Rattata
Pokémon · #89
Common$0.44-2.2%
5
130
Bill – Common
Bill
Trainer · #118
Common$0.29+7.4%
0
■ Era context

How does Base Set 2 fit in the Base era?

Base Set 2 sits in the Base era of the Pokémon TCG, released in 2000. It follows Fossil (1999) and precedes Team Rocket (2000). Browse adjacent expansions below to compare chase cards, rarity distributions, and market trends across the era.

Legendary Collection
Legendary Collection
2002 · 110 cards
Top: $499
Team Rocket
Team Rocket
2000 · 83 cards
Top: $707
Fossil
Fossil
1999 · 62 cards
Top: $290
Wizards Black Star Promos
Wizards Black Star Promos
1999 · 53 cards
Top: $1.1k
■ Common questions

Frequently asked about Base Set 2

Pricing, rarities, release info, and pack value — answered with live market data. Updated daily.

10 questions answered
Q.01

How many cards are in Base Set 2?

Base Set 2 contains 130 total cards (130 in the printed set). Chase Season currently tracks 130 cards with live pricing data.
Q.02

What is the most valuable card in Base Set 2?

The top chase in Base Set 2 is Venusaur (Rare Holo), currently priced at $84.94 on the holofoil market.
Q.03

When was Base Set 2 released?

Base Set 2 was released in 2000 as part of the Base era. It carries the set code B2.
Q.04

How is the Chase Index calculated for Base Set 2?

The Chase Index is a composite score (0–100) that combines current market price percentile (50%), community chase count (30%), and 7-day view activity (20%). Within Base Set 2, cards are ranked against each other so local rarity and interest are reflected accurately.
Q.05

Is Base Set 2 rising or falling in value?

Tracked cards in Base Set 2 have moved +1.2% over the past 7 days and — over the past 30 days, based on market prices.
Q.06

What rarities are in Base Set 2?

Base Set 2 spans 5 distinct rarity tiers across 130 tracked cards. The most common are 42 Uncommon, 42 Common, 20 Rare Holo. The chase tiers include no top-tier chases yet.
Q.07

Which Pokémon are featured in Base Set 2?

The headline cards in Base Set 2 feature Charizard, Blastoise, Venusaur, Mewtwo, Alakazam, Raichu, alongside other species across the set's 5 rarity tiers. These top the Chase Index ranking inside Base Set 2 based on live market price.
Q.08

What card variants are available in Base Set 2?

Beyond the base print, Base Set 2 includes standard rarity tiers. Each variant is priced and tracked separately on Chase Season.
Q.09

How does Base Set 2 compare to Fossil?

Base Set 2 (2000) is the Base-era expansion that followed Fossil (1999). It tracks 130 cards versus 62 in Fossil, with a top chase of $84.94 against $290.42 in its predecessor.
Q.10

Are Base Set 2 booster packs worth opening?

Pack value in Base Set 2 depends on pull rates and current market prices, neither of which Chase Season predicts. As reference: the set contains no top-tier chases yet, led by Venusaur at $84.94. The average tracked card across Base Set 2 is worth $9.86.
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