# \#1st-edition **URL:** https://www.elitefourum.com/tag/1st-edition/2045.md [Latest](https://www.elitefourum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.elitefourum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.elitefourum.com/tags.md) --- ## [Identification for legitimacy help](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/identification-for-legitimacy-help/64525)
**Author:** [@sonicsmashdown](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/sonicsmashdown)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 5:21am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/identification-for-legitimacy-help/64525 "2026-09-27T05:21:22Z")
Just a quick check. I bought these forever ago from someone else for really cheap (before the boom). They looked good to my eyes at first glance and never really questioned it, but I’m about to list them so wanted to get… --- ## [Unlimited Heavy Blastoise Booster pack stamped 1st edition](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/unlimited-heavy-blastoise-booster-pack-stamped-1st-edition/62568)
**Author:** [@Fantastic-isopod-631](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Fantastic-isopod-631)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 10:26pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/unlimited-heavy-blastoise-booster-pack-stamped-1st-edition/62568 "2026-09-19T22:26:44Z")
Hi! I need some help and Reddit sent me over here. I have a Blastoise booster pack with a 1st edition stamp that weighs 21 grams. However, it looks like it’s an unlimited with a misprint without the black triangle - a… --- ## [WTB 2000 Korean 1st edition base set Pokemon cards](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/wtb-2000-korean-1st-edition-base-set-pokemon-cards/64313)
**Author:** [@Koreanpokecollector](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Koreanpokecollector)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/wtb-2000-korean-1st-edition-base-set-pokemon-cards/64313 "2026-09-14T01:54:28Z")
WTB thread: looking for any and all Korean 1st edition base set PSA 10 cards! Have several already looking to fill in gaps. Willing to offer $100s+ DM me with any leads if you’d be so kind thank you :smiley: wtb --- ## [Blue Stamp vs Black Stamp 1st Edition Base Packs](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/blue-stamp-vs-black-stamp-1st-edition-base-packs/63570)
**Author:** [@packyman](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/packyman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 10:56am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/blue-stamp-vs-black-stamp-1st-edition-base-packs/63570 "2026-07-31T10:56:10Z")
There has been some debate about 1st edition Base set booster packs. There are two known versions, the Blue stamp, and the Black stamp. It is hypothesized that the Black stamp booster packs came later, and that the B… --- ## [1st edition booster boxes](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/1st-edition-booster-boxes/61446)
**Author:** [@Charizard1020](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Charizard1020)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 10:12pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/1st-edition-booster-boxes/61446 "2026-03-23T22:12:34Z")
With the 30th anniversary here and how crazy prices have gotten. Do you think we’ve reached the point where 1st edition base set booster boxes will no longer be owned unless it’s a big event? in that same note. How many… --- ## [Logan 1st Edition Base Set Box Variants](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/logan-1st-edition-base-set-box-variants/60792)
**Author:** [@packyman](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/packyman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 2:41am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/logan-1st-edition-base-set-box-variants/60792 "2026-02-20T02:41:42Z")
Amidst the Illustrator hype, this image was shared from Logan Paul with a crazy stack of booster boxes. I noticed there are maybe 5 unique box arts in the image. The strangest being 2 versions of 1st edition. The Pokemo… --- ## [Logan Paul 1st Edition Base Box Break](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/logan-paul-1st-edition-base-box-break/60239)
**Author:** [@gengarbrigade](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/gengarbrigade)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 3:06pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/logan-paul-1st-edition-base-box-break/60239 "2026-02-16T15:06:12Z")
Logan Paul is scheduled to do another 1st edition base box break on February 15th, 2026 at Goldin HQ in New Jersey. Will you be bidding? Is 1st edition base going to see another surge? See perks to winners below: … --- ## [Tracking 1999 Pokemon PSA 10 Base Set 1st Edition](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/tracking-1999-pokemon-psa-10-base-set-1st-edition/28629)
**Author:** [@jeremypadawer](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/jeremypadawer)\ **Replies:** 2607\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/tracking-1999-pokemon-psa-10-base-set-1st-edition/28629 "2026-02-08T13:58:47Z")
THIS THREAD: UPDATED AS OF 10/17/2025 This thread tracks the latest sales for individual cards within the 1999 Pokémon 1st Edition Base Set at PSA 10. I started tracking in 2021. After significant pricing gain in 202… --- ## [Looking for Korean base set Unlimited and 1st Edition pokemon](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/looking-for-korean-base-set-unlimited-and-1st-edition-pokemon/60353)
**Author:** [@Koreanpokecollector](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Koreanpokecollector)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 10:59pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/looking-for-korean-base-set-unlimited-and-1st-edition-pokemon/60353 "2026-01-30T22:59:13Z")
Does anyone have any or know where to get some Korean base set poke cards? Would like high grade preferred as much of what i have are graded. --- ## [1st Edition Base Set Cards: Real or Fake?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/1st-edition-base-set-cards-real-or-fake/59975)
**Author:** [@ChromaZero](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/ChromaZero)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 10:00pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/1st-edition-base-set-cards-real-or-fake/59975 "2026-01-04T22:00:00Z")
Hello everyone! I recently purchased four 1st Edition Base Set cards and had the “good fortune” of getting an amazing deal on them. I’m aware of the whole “if it’s too good to be true…” proverb, but after inspecting the… --- ## [1st Edition Jigglypuff Black Star Promo, does it exist?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/1st-edition-jigglypuff-black-star-promo-does-it-exist/58806)
**Author:** [@packyman](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/packyman)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2025, 6:25pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/1st-edition-jigglypuff-black-star-promo-does-it-exist/58806 "2025-11-09T18:25:50Z")
We have all seen the Pikachu 1st edition error black star promo, but has anyone ever seen the Jigglypuff? It lives in a GodBook I picked up, so I want to believe that somewhere out there it exists in card form. They may… --- ## [Do you have 1st edition Base cards and the original pack?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/do-you-have-1st-edition-base-cards-and-the-original-pack/58742)
**Author:** [@packyman](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/packyman)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2025, 1:47pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/do-you-have-1st-edition-base-cards-and-the-original-pack/58742 "2025-10-19T13:47:01Z")
Does anyone have 1st edition Base set cards, and the pack they were ripped from. Trying to solve a Base set mystery. I believe there are 2 distinct print runs of 1st edition Base set booster packs. What I call “blue sta… --- ## [Opinions on collecting WOTC 1st ed PSA 9 C/UC?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/opinions-on-collecting-wotc-1st-ed-psa-9-c-uc/58318)
**Author:** [@PristinePete](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/PristinePete)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 6:48pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/opinions-on-collecting-wotc-1st-ed-psa-9-c-uc/58318 "2025-09-05T18:48:02Z")
Anyone here collect (for personal or investment) WOTC 1st edition PSA 9 common and uncommon cards? I know not a lot of people get them graded since it’s usually not worth the grading cost to risk a PSA 8 (or 9 in many in… --- ## [Machamp stamp variation](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/machamp-stamp-variation/56070)
**Author:** [@Nightvulture](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Nightvulture)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 1:12pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/machamp-stamp-variation/56070 "2025-05-16T13:12:30Z")
I have three cards, one is unlimited thin stamp, another is Base 2000 thin stamp, what is this last one? It’s placed far left and is thick thicker than a thin stamp, but it’s thinner than a thick stamp. Its “unlimited” b… --- ## [Eevee Jungle Stamp Obstruction Error - CGC & PSA recognizes it!](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/eevee-jungle-stamp-obstruction-error-cgc-psa-recognizes-it/38777)
**Author:** [@eeveeteam](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/eeveeteam)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2025, 2:23am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/eevee-jungle-stamp-obstruction-error-cgc-psa-recognizes-it/38777 "2025-05-10T02:23:03Z")
I have been looking at a lot of Eevee Jungle 1st edition d stamp errors since I am looking to upgrade the condition on my copy. I have noticed several different shapes of the oval on the stamp. My copy: Then there a… --- ## [Collection of first edition (English) cards](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/collection-of-first-edition-english-cards/52556)
**Author:** [@AviatorKidd](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/AviatorKidd)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 5:23am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/collection-of-first-edition-english-cards/52556 "2025-01-29T05:23:36Z")
Hey everyone, I’ve been collecting for 5 years or so, and I’ve been working on collecting all English 1st Editions. By my count there are 941 Pokemon cards printed in English that have a 1st Edition variant. Can anyone… --- ## [1st Edition Base Charizard - is the stamp real?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/1st-edition-base-charizard-is-the-stamp-real/51653)
**Author:** [@Marcusr20](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Marcusr20)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2024, 8:18pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/1st-edition-base-charizard-is-the-stamp-real/51653 "2024-12-11T20:18:33Z")
Does this first edition stamp look authentic? Curious to know people’s thoughts… --- ## [1st Edition Base Set With Shadow](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/1st-edition-base-set-with-shadow/51596)
**Author:** [@packyman](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/packyman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2024, 1:48am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/1st-edition-base-set-with-shadow/51596 "2024-12-09T01:48:40Z")
I am curious, has anyone ever seen a 1st Edition Base Set card with the shadow that is not Machamp? Now you have! This is one out of a GodBook with never before p… --- ## [Base set thin stamp commons - how rare?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/base-set-thin-stamp-commons-how-rare/51549)
**Author:** [@MachopGOAT](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/MachopGOAT)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 5:00am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/base-set-thin-stamp-commons-how-rare/51549 "2024-12-05T05:00:52Z")
How rare are thin stamp base set commons, such as machop? I have an opportunity to buy one for $1000 but I don’t know much about these variants… Any help would be greatly appreciated! --- ## [Help with a video about Gray Stamps (Finished)](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/help-with-a-video-about-gray-stamps-finished/47804)
**Author:** [@joer](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/joer)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 11:10pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/help-with-a-video-about-gray-stamps-finished/47804 "2024-09-11T23:10:17Z")
I’m planning on doing an updated information video for 1st Edition Base Set Grey Stamp Pokemon Cards. I want to focus primarily on what is considered factual, but do want to mention a little speculation as well, such as … --- ## [Do you think 1st Ed printing would curb the "fear" of reprints?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/do-you-think-1st-ed-printing-would-curb-the-fear-of-reprints/48586)
**Author:** [@Coop13](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Coop13)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 7:35pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/do-you-think-1st-ed-printing-would-curb-the-fear-of-reprints/48586 "2024-06-05T19:35:31Z")
I’ve seen a lot of people talking about the Japanese 151 reprints, and was curious on how people thought about the lack of 1st edition printing in pokemon nowadays. I love being able to get sets I like, including 151, bu… --- ## [How common are fake 1st edition stamps?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-common-are-fake-1st-edition-stamps/47633)
**Author:** [@Charizard1020](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/Charizard1020)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2024, 11:47pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-common-are-fake-1st-edition-stamps/47633 "2024-04-10T23:47:15Z")
Have you seen a first edition stamp that was fake but it was so good it could pass for the real thing? How common is this? --- ## [WTT: Lottery Charizard eCard promo 014/P](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/wtt-lottery-charizard-ecard-promo-014-p/47401)
**Author:** [@tcgmaine](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/tcgmaine)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 11:27pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/wtt-lottery-charizard-ecard-promo-014-p/47401 "2024-03-27T23:27:21Z")
Hey all! I’m looking to trade for a PSA 9 (valued at ~ $1800) or PSA 10 (valued at ~ $3300) 014/P Charizard ecard lottery Promo. Some things I have to trade (happy to look through what else I have as well): PSA 9 1st… --- ## [1st edition was regional?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/1st-edition-was-regional/32096)
**Author:** [@chewy](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/chewy)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2024, 8:42pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/1st-edition-was-regional/32096 "2024-02-24T20:42:18Z")
is.it true 1st edition base in 1999 was released on the east coast only?.. I know it was a scarce set to begin with or whatever but was it really only distributed in select east coast states exclusively?? I wanted to st… --- ## [Can anyone lend a hand to confirm if this is real or fake 1st Edition Venusuar?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/can-anyone-lend-a-hand-to-confirm-if-this-is-real-or-fake-1st-edition-venusuar/46354)
**Author:** [@zookers](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/zookers)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2024, 4:40pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/can-anyone-lend-a-hand-to-confirm-if-this-is-real-or-fake-1st-edition-venusuar/46354 "2024-02-09T16:40:10Z")
Hello, I’m hoping someone can lend their knowledge and eyes to confirm if this beat up 1st edition Venusaur is fake or real. I’ve looked through the other posts and see some good data, but I’m still cautious. Would love… --- ## [Black Label 1st Ed Charizard](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/black-label-1st-ed-charizard/45387)
**Author:** [@youngster\_ryan](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/youngster_ryan)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 1:51pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/black-label-1st-ed-charizard/45387 "2023-12-22T13:51:09Z")
How much would this go for at auction? --- ## [Ghost stamp Pikachu genuine?](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/ghost-stamp-pikachu-genuine/45091)
**Author:** [@LightShower99](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/LightShower99)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 10:52pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/ghost-stamp-pikachu-genuine/45091 "2023-12-01T22:52:02Z")
Hello Internet community. Recentyl I bought a „ghost stamp Pikachu". Now I’m willing to know if it is a genuine stamp. Therefore I took out the old family microscope. What do you think on the following pictures. Does it … --- ## [1st Edition Base Gray stamp market question](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/1st-edition-base-gray-stamp-market-question/45035)
**Author:** [@rzelm](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/rzelm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 7:30am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/1st-edition-base-gray-stamp-market-question/45035 "2023-11-28T07:30:57Z")
I don’t have much experience in 1st Edition Base so I wanted to see if you guys could shed some light on me… I want to start by stating that I did start my research on this forum and I found this well written thread wri… --- ## [Real or Fake 1st Ed base set stamp (Venusaur edition)](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/real-or-fake-1st-ed-base-set-stamp-venusaur-edition/43977)
**Author:** [@BugTrainerLuke96](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/BugTrainerLuke96)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 11:42am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/real-or-fake-1st-ed-base-set-stamp-venusaur-edition/43977 "2023-10-04T11:42:12Z")
Hello fellow forum members… This is my very first post and one i hope to use to help educate me in my future collecting endeavors. For reference i will be linking 4x photos of both cards. Photo’s are taken with an Iphon… --- ## [Higher Grade Unlimited vs Lower Grade 1st Edition WOTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/higher-grade-unlimited-vs-lower-grade-1st-edition-wotc/43537)
**Author:** [@timewaster1700](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/timewaster1700)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 7:58am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/higher-grade-unlimited-vs-lower-grade-1st-edition-wotc/43537 "2023-09-07T07:58:18Z")
For those with a lot of years of WOTC collecting experience, is it better to collect a higher grade unlimited card or a lower grade 1st edition usually? For instance the price for a PSA 9 unlimited Shining gyarados is a… [Next page](https://www.elitefourum.com/tag/1st-edition/2045.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=1st-edition)