Expedition Base Set
E-Card · EX · 2002
Pokémon TCG expansion

Expedition Base Set card list

165 cards in the E-Card Series, led by Dragonite at $949.79.

■ Highest-value cards

Expedition Base Set chase cards

  1. Dragonite Rare Holo #9

    01 · By price

    Dragonite

    #9 · Rare Holo

    $949.79

    Tracked USD · holofoil ·

  2. Charizard Rare Holo #6

    02 · By price

    Charizard

    #6 · Rare Holo

    $875

    Tracked USD · holofoil ·

  3. Gengar Rare Holo #13

    03 · By price

    Gengar

    #13 · Rare Holo

    $700

    Tracked USD · holofoil ·

■ Full set

Complete Expedition Base Set card list

Expedition Base Set contains 165 cards. Search by name or card number, filter by rarity, or compare prices.

165 of 165 cards

■ About this set

What is Expedition Base Set?

Expedition Base Set is a Pokémon TCG expansion released in 2002 under set code EX, part of the E-Card Series. Chase Season lists 165 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
September 15, 2002
Set code
EX
Series
E-Card
Total cards
165
Chase tiers
—
Reverse holos
159
Rarity breakdown
Common
49
Rare
40
Uncommon
38
Rare Holo
32
Unknown
6
■ Series context

How does Expedition Base Set fit in the E-Card Series?

Expedition Base Set sits in the E-Card Series, released in 2002. It precedes Aquapolis (2003). Browse adjacent expansions below to compare chase cards, rarity distributions, and market trends across the series.

■ Common questions

Frequently asked about Expedition Base Set

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

How many cards are in Expedition Base Set?

Chase Season lists 165 cards in Expedition Base Set. Every card is linked in the complete checklist above.

What is the most valuable card in Expedition Base Set?

The highest-priced tracked card in Expedition Base Set is Dragonite (Rare Holo), currently priced at $949.79 in the tracked price data.

What are the top chase cards in Expedition Base Set?

The top chases in Expedition Base Set are led by Dragonite 9/165 at $949.79, then Charizard 6/165 and Gengar 13/165. See the leading chase cards, ranked by current market value.

When was Expedition Base Set released?

Expedition Base Set was released on September 15, 2002 as part of the E-Card Series. It carries the set code EX.

How is the Chase Index calculated for Expedition Base Set?

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

Is Expedition Base Set rising or falling in value?

Tracked cards in Expedition Base Set have moved +7.2% over the past 7 days and +9.5% over the past 30 days, based on market prices.

What rarities are in Expedition Base Set?

Expedition Base Set spans 5 distinct rarity tiers across 165 tracked cards. The most common are 49 Common, 40 Rare, 38 Uncommon.

Which Pokémon are featured in Expedition Base Set?

The headline cards in Expedition Base Set feature Dragonite, Charizard, Gengar, Mew, Mewtwo, Tyranitar, alongside other species across the set's 5 rarity tiers. These examples are selected by current market value. The Chase Index ranks cards by active collector chases.

What card variants are available in Expedition Base Set?

Beyond the base print, Expedition Base Set includes standard rarity tiers, plus 159 cards with a reverse-holo variant. Each variant is priced and tracked separately on Chase Season.

Are Expedition Base Set booster packs worth opening?

Pack value in Expedition Base Set depends on pull rates and current market prices. Card prices alone do not show what a pack is likely to contain. The highest-priced tracked card is Dragonite at $949.79. The average tracked card price is $65.89; this is not an expected return per pack.