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Base Set (Pokémon)
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Base Set (Pokémon)
Base Set, known in Japan as 1st Starter & Expansion Pack (第1弾スターターパック & 第1弾拡張パック), is the first set of cards in the Pokémon Trading Card Game created by Creatures Inc. It was released in Japan on October 20, 1996, and in the United States on January 9, 1999. It consists of 102 cards; the cards in the set are based on Pokémon species from the first generation of the series. Like other sets in the series, the game puts two players against each other, and each player aims to defeat their opponent by knocking out the opponent's Pokémon or rendering them unable to continue playing. The Japanese release was published by Media Factory, and Wizards of the Coast handled production in the United States. The set has been featured in multiple versions and reprints, including the Game Boy Color video game Pokémon Trading Card Game and in future sets like XY: Evolutions and Celebrations. The value of Pokémon cards was initially high before experiencing a market crash a year after its US release. The...
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