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 $799.69.

Browse all cards Top chases
■ Chase Rankings

Which cards lead the chase in Expedition Base Set?

  1. 01DragoniteRare Holo · #9$799.69
  2. 02GengarRare Holo · #13$725.50
  3. 03MewRare Holo · #19$500.00
■ 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
158
Rarity breakdown
Common
49
Rare
40
Uncommon
38
Rare Holo
32
Unknown
6
■ Full set

Complete Expedition Base Set card list

Expedition Base Set contains 165 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 165
Common49 cards
Rare40 cards
Uncommon38 cards
Rare Holo32 cards
Unknown6 cards
■ 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.

Skyridge
Skyridge
2003 · 182 cards
Top: $3.0k
Aquapolis
Aquapolis
2003 · 182 cards
Top: $4.5k
■ Common questions

Frequently asked about Expedition Base Set

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

10 questions answered
Q.01

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 below.
Q.02

What is the most valuable card in Expedition Base Set?

The top chase in Expedition Base Set is Dragonite (Rare Holo), currently priced at $799.69 on the holofoil market.
Q.03

What are the top chase cards in Expedition Base Set?

The top chases in Expedition Base Set are led by Dragonite 9/165 at $799.69, then Gengar 13/165 and Mew 19/165. See the <a href="#top-10">leading chase cards, ranked by current market value.
Q.04

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.
Q.05

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.
Q.06

Is Expedition Base Set rising or falling in value?

Tracked cards in Expedition Base Set have moved +3.9% over the past 30 days, based on market prices.
Q.07

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. The chase tiers include no top-tier chases yet.
Q.08

Which Pokémon are featured in Expedition Base Set?

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

What card variants are available in Expedition Base Set?

Beyond the base print, Expedition Base Set includes standard rarity tiers, plus 158 cards with a reverse-holo variant. Each variant is priced and tracked separately on Chase Season.
Q.10

Are Expedition Base Set booster packs worth opening?

Pack value in Expedition Base Set 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 Dragonite at $799.69. The average tracked card across Expedition Base Set is worth $59.97.