Scope: Language-specific catalog; not all print variantsChecked: Nov 7, 2026 PST

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Base Set 2: text checklist, numbering & collecting guide

Identify the English Base Set 2 release (base4), reconcile the catalog’s 130 official-count and 130 total-count fields, and use a text-only checklist without confusing set completion with every finish or edition.

Source review: November 7, 2026 PST
Source-linked original synthesis · not hands-on tested · preview editorial review pending

Written from the sources below; not play-tested or physically inspected. Scope and unresolved limits remain part of the answer.
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A reprint set is still a distinct release

Base Set 2 reuses material from earlier releases but has its own expansion identity and numbering. Reused artwork or gameplay does not make an individual card an original Base Set printing.

Read the count before declaring a master set

The cached record reports official count 130 and total count 130, a difference of 0. The returned card list contains 130 entries. The returned list matches the provider’s total field, but matching totals do not prove every physical variant is represented. A numbered set, a set including additional-number cards, and a master set including finishes, stamps and product exclusives are different goals. Define yours before using the checklist.

A practical collection workflow

Record English as the card language and base4 as the set ID. Then copy the local number exactly, including prefixes and leading zeros if present. Compare the physical item’s edition, finish, stamp and condition separately. The checklist below preserves the provider’s names and identifiers; it does not authenticate a copy, assign a grade or supply current prices.

Release context and evidence limits

TCGdex records a release date of 2000-02-24 and series Base. Dates can be territory-specific; this English record is not a universal worldwide street date. A Japanese set with related cards may combine or split releases differently. No automatic same-art or gameplay-equivalent mapping is asserted here.

Buying and selling without false precision

Search sold comparisons only after the exact card, language, edition and condition are established. Separate asking prices from completed transactions and include shipping, fees, currency conversion and import costs. This site currently has no live price feed or active affiliate destination. Treat completion percentages as personal progress, not an investment signal.

Base Set 2 · provider card list, no finish-completeness guarantee

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Base Set 2 · provider card list, no finish-completeness guarantee
Local numberNameStable metadata ID
1Alakazambase4-1
2Blastoisebase4-2
3Chanseybase4-3
4Charizardbase4-4
5Clefablebase4-5
6Clefairybase4-6
7Gyaradosbase4-7
8Hitmonchanbase4-8
9Magnetonbase4-9
10Mewtwobase4-10
11Nidokingbase4-11
12Nidoqueenbase4-12
13Ninetalesbase4-13
14Pidgeotbase4-14
15Poliwrathbase4-15
16Raichubase4-16
17Scytherbase4-17
18Venusaurbase4-18
19Wigglytuffbase4-19
20Zapdosbase4-20
21Beedrillbase4-21
22Dragonairbase4-22
23Dugtriobase4-23
24Electabuzzbase4-24
25Electrodebase4-25
26Kangaskhanbase4-26
27Mr. Mimebase4-27
28Pidgeottobase4-28
29Pinsirbase4-29
30Snorlaxbase4-30
31Venomothbase4-31
32Victreebelbase4-32
33Arcaninebase4-33
34Butterfreebase4-34
35Charmeleonbase4-35
36Dewgongbase4-36
37Dodriobase4-37
38Dratinibase4-38
39Exeggutorbase4-39
40Farfetch'dbase4-40
41Fearowbase4-41
42Growlithebase4-42
43Haunterbase4-43
44Ivysaurbase4-44
45Jynxbase4-45
46Kadabrabase4-46
47Kakunabase4-47
48Lickitungbase4-48
49Machokebase4-49
50Magikarpbase4-50
51Magmarbase4-51
52Marowakbase4-52
53Nidorinabase4-53
54Nidorinobase4-54
55Parasectbase4-55
56Persianbase4-56
57Poliwhirlbase4-57
58Raticatebase4-58
59Rhydonbase4-59
60Seakingbase4-60
61Seelbase4-61
62Taurosbase4-62
63Wartortlebase4-63
64Weepinbellbase4-64
65Abrabase4-65
66Bellsproutbase4-66
67Bulbasaurbase4-67
68Caterpiebase4-68
69Charmanderbase4-69
70Cubonebase4-70
71Diglettbase4-71
72Doduobase4-72
73Drowzeebase4-73
74Exeggcutebase4-74
75Gastlybase4-75
76Goldeenbase4-76
77Jigglypuffbase4-77
78Machopbase4-78
79Magnemitebase4-79
80Meowthbase4-80
81Metapodbase4-81
82Nidoran♀base4-82
83Nidoran♂base4-83
84Onixbase4-84
85Parasbase4-85
86Pidgeybase4-86
87Pikachubase4-87
88Poliwagbase4-88
89Rattatabase4-89
90Rhyhornbase4-90
91Sandshrewbase4-91
92Spearowbase4-92
93Squirtlebase4-93
94Starmiebase4-94
95Staryubase4-95
96Tangelabase4-96
97Venonatbase4-97
98Voltorbbase4-98
99Vulpixbase4-99
100Weedlebase4-100
101Computer Searchbase4-101
102Impostor Professor Oakbase4-102
103Item Finderbase4-103
104Lassbase4-104
105Pokémon Breederbase4-105
106Pokémon Traderbase4-106
107Scoop Upbase4-107
108Super Energy Removalbase4-108
109Defenderbase4-109
110Energy Retrievalbase4-110
111Full Healbase4-111
112Maintenancebase4-112
113PlusPowerbase4-113
114Pokémon Centerbase4-114
115Pokédexbase4-115
116Professor Oakbase4-116
117Super Potionbase4-117
118Billbase4-118
119Energy Removalbase4-119
120Gust of Windbase4-120
121Poké Ballbase4-121
122Potionbase4-122
123Switchbase4-123
124Double Colorless Energybase4-124
125Fighting Energybase4-125
126Fire Energybase4-126
127Grass Energybase4-127
128Lightning Energybase4-128
129Psychic Energybase4-129
130Water Energybase4-130

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Sources & review notes

Source and metadata review date: November 7, 2026 PST. Read the method beside each source; a catalog landing page does not verify every detailed game claim. Linking a source does not license its text or artwork. Native names are identifiers, not a claim of a reviewed translation.

  1. Base Set 2 set metadata ↗Factual metadata fetched and cached November 7, 2026 PST. No artwork, official descriptive prose or prices imported.
  2. TCGdex metadata and known limitations ↗Documentation read directly: missing sets/variants and price-matching limitations. No price or image fields imported.
  3. Official TCG product gallery ↗Official product index read directly. Listings are not live availability or resale prices.

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