A brand-new game
Base Set launched with 102 cards and taught a generation how to play, pairing simple, readable rules with artwork that became instantly iconic.
Its first-edition and shadowless printings are now among the most sought-after cards in the entire hobby.
The Charizard effect
No card captures the era like the holographic Charizard. It became the ultimate chase card and remains a grail for collectors decades later.
The thrill of hoping for that holo in the rare slot is a feeling PackRip aims to recreate every time you rip a Base Set pack.
A lasting legacy
Base Set was followed quickly by Jungle and Fossil, expanding the roster and cementing the collecting habit. Together they form the foundation every later set builds on.