Base Set · Printing

1st Edition Base Set — Full Card Review Guide: All 102 Cards

The January 9, 1999 first print run — every card carries the 1st Edition stamp left of the art box, no drop shadow, thin HP text. The least-printed run of the most important set in the hobby — the stamped window lasted about two months and produced roughly 275,000–550,000 booster packs. Holo rate 1:3 packs.

Printings: 1st Edition · Shadowless · Unlimited · 4th Print

The real thing. A factory-sealed 1st Edition Base Set booster pack. The stamped run lasted about two months (Jan 9 into early March 1999). Photo: eBay listing archive.