Base Set 2
Base · B2 · 2000
Pokémon TCG expansion

Base Set 2 card list

130 cards in the Base Series, led by Charizard at $504.11.

■ Chase Rankings

Which cards lead the chase in Base Set 2?

  1. 01CharizardRare Holo · #4$504.11
  2. 02BlastoiseRare Holo · #2$154.74
  3. 03VenusaurRare Holo · #18$107.60
■ 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 Series. Chase Season lists 130 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. Each card carries a Chase Index — a community-driven signal of what collectors are actively chasing right now.

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

Complete Base Set 2 card list

Base Set 2 contains 130 cards. Every printing is linked in the server-rendered checklist below; the image browser stays fast by loading in pages of 30.

Showing 30 of 130
Uncommon42 cards
Common42 cards
Rare Holo20 cards
Rare20 cards
Unknown6 cards
■ Series context

How does Base Set 2 fit in the Base Series?

Base Set 2 sits in the Base Series, 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 series.

■ Common questions

Frequently asked about Base Set 2

Pricing, rarities, release info, and pack value — answered with current market data.

11 questions answered
Q.01

How many cards are in Base Set 2?

Chase Season lists 130 cards in Base Set 2. Every card is linked in the complete checklist below.
Q.02

What is the most valuable card in Base Set 2?

The top chase in Base Set 2 is Charizard (Rare Holo), currently priced at $504.11 on the holofoil market.
Q.03

What are the top chase cards in Base Set 2?

The top chases in Base Set 2 are led by Charizard 4/130 at $504.11, then Blastoise 2/130 and Venusaur 18/130. See the <a href="#top-10">leading chase cards, ranked by current market value.
Q.04

When was Base Set 2 released?

Base Set 2 was released on February 24, 2000 as part of the Base Series. It carries the set code B2.
Q.05

How is the Chase Index calculated for Base Set 2?

The Chase Index is ordered by active collector chases. Within Base Set 2, cards with more active chases appear first.
Q.06

Is Base Set 2 rising or falling in value?

Tracked cards in Base Set 2 have moved +6.9% over the past 30 days, based on market prices.
Q.07

What rarities are in Base Set 2?

Base Set 2 spans 5 distinct rarity tiers across 130 tracked cards. The most common are 42 Common, 42 Uncommon, 20 Rare. The chase tiers include no top-tier chases yet.
Q.08

Which Pokémon are featured in Base Set 2?

The headline cards in Base Set 2 feature Charizard, Blastoise, Venusaur, Mewtwo, Raichu, Alakazam, alongside other species across the set's 5 rarity tiers. These top the Chase Index ranking inside Base Set 2 based on current market value.
Q.09

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.10

How does Base Set 2 compare to Fossil?

Base Set 2 (2000) is an expansion in the Base Series that followed Fossil (1999). It tracks 130 cards versus 62 in Fossil, with a top chase of $504.11 against $601.49 in its predecessor.
Q.11

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 Charizard at $504.11. The average tracked card across Base Set 2 is worth $12.71.