Alakazam
Base Set · 1 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Base SetNumero
1
Rarità
Holo Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
655
Last Updated
Mar 4, 2026
About Alakazam
Alakazam is a holographic rare card and one of the notable pulls from Base Set, numbered 1 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. With a mid-range market value, Alakazam is a solid addition to any collection and a card worth keeping in good condition.
Alakazam Price Analysis
The current market price for Alakazam from Base Set is $60.06 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $70.00 to a high of $630.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $2,800 — approximately 46.6x the ungraded market price. Over the past 30 days, Alakazam has increased in value by +62.5%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (655+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Alakazam
Professional grading is available for Alakazam and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 6, BGS 6 5, BGS 8, BGS 8 5, BGS 9, BGS 9 5, CGC 7, CGC 8. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. Grading is worth considering for this card, especially if it is in excellent condition. The price difference between ungraded and a PSA 10 can be substantial at this tier.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 9 | $600.00 | $200.00 | $680.00 | 26 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 7 | $200.00 | $230.00 | $479.99 | 39 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 9 | $249.99 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $60.06 | N/A | N/A | — |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 8 | $129.00 | $129.00 | $129.00 | 12 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 8 5 | $1,250 | $300.00 | $1,300 | 24 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 9 | $774.50 | $450.00 | $1,000 | 60 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $87.50 | $70.00 | $630.00 | 245 |
| cardmarket unsold | PCA 9 | $420.00 | $420.00 | $790.00 | 8 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 9 5 | $329.43 | $329.43 | $329.43 | 13 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 9 | $390.00 | $199.00 | $1,450 | 27 |
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $150.00 | $129.99 | $420.00 | 39 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 6 | $89.00 | $89.00 | $89.00 | 7 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 6 5 | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 | 4 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 8 | $220.00 | $999.99 | $999.99 | 10 |
| cardmarket unsold | BGS 9 5 | $2,900 | $2,900 | $2,900 | 10 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 7 | $165.00 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 6 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 8 | $277.93 | $225.87 | $329.99 | 13 |
| cardmarket unsold | CGC 8 5 | $254.12 | $254.12 | $254.12 | 10 |
| cardmarket unsold | EGS 6 5 | $63.49 | $59.00 | $67.99 | 11 |
| cardmarket unsold | GSG 6 5 | $190.00 | $190.00 | $190.00 | 8 |
| cardmarket unsold | MTG 7 5 | $850.00 | $850.00 | $850.00 | 9 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 7 5 | $162.95 | $85.90 | $240.00 | 5 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 10 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 | 7 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 5 | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 8 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 6 | $219.00 | $219.00 | $219.00 | 7 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 8 | $240.00 | $119.99 | $700.00 | 65 |
| cardmarket unsold | PSA 8 5 | $199.99 | $199.99 | $199.99 | 7 |
Is Alakazam a Good Investment?
Holographic rares like Alakazam are among the most collected card types. They balance accessibility with genuine collectible appeal. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
