Pokemon TCG  ·  Wizards Era (1999-2003)

Base Set Master Set

Released 1999 102 cards 294 variants Set code: base1
102
Cards
294
Variants
6
Files
5
Rarities

What is the Base Set Master Set?

A master set is every single card in Base Set - including every variant. That means if a card was printed in both a 1st Edition and an Unlimited run, it gets two separate slots in your binder. The Base Set master set has 102 unique cards across 294 total variant rows.

Our printable placeholders let you map out every slot before you own a single card. Print them, slot them into your binder pages, and swap each one out as you acquire the real thing.

Variants in Base Set

Base Set was printed in three distinct runs: 1st Edition (with the small "Edition 1" symbol), Shadowless (no shadow on the right side of the artwork), and Unlimited (the most common printing). A true master set has all three variants of every card - that's why this set's 102 cards generate 216 variant rows.

Every variant row included

Alakazam #1Holo1st Edition
Alakazam #1HoloShadowless
Alakazam #1HoloUnlimited
Blastoise #2Holo1st Edition
Blastoise #2HoloShadowless
Blastoise #2HoloUnlimited
Chansey #3Holo1st Edition
Chansey #3HoloShadowless
Chansey #3HoloUnlimited

Rarity Breakdown

Here is every rarity in Base Set and how many cards it contains:

RarityCardsVariants
66
Common3296
Rare1648
Rare Holo1648
Uncommon3296

What's Included in the Download

Every set comes with 6 ready-to-print PDF files - colour and greyscale versions of each format:

  • Master Set - every variant as a separate binder slot, full card artwork
  • Complete Set - one slot per card (no variant duplicates), clean overview
  • Card Only - artwork only, no text labels, for minimalist binders
  • Checklist - printable tick list with every variant listed, for tracking at shows

Each format comes in both colour and greyscale, giving you 8 files total. A4 format, 9 cards per page, ready to print on any home printer.

Print at 100% scale on A4 paper (210x297mm). Disable "fit to page" in your printer settings or the cards will shrink slightly. For the best feel, use 200-250gsm matte card stock. Cut along the dashed guide borders using a guillotine or steel ruler.

Want professional results? Send the PDF to a local print shop - ask for A4, full colour, on 250gsm silk card, no scaling.

All Cards in Base Set

Browse all 102 cards or view the full card index.

Alakazam
#1/102
Blastoise
#2/102
Chansey
#3/102
Charizard
#4/102
Clefairy
#5/102
Gyarados
#6/102
Hitmonchan
#7/102
Machamp
#8/102

Preview: Base Set Placeholders

A sample of the printed placeholder cards included in this download

Alakazam
Blastoise
Chansey
Charizard
Clefairy
Gyarados
Hitmonchan
Machamp
Magneton
Mewtwo
Nidoking
Ninetales