The Pokémon Expedition Base Set Alakazam #1 Holo Rare is a Stage 2 Psychic-type trading card featuring the Psymimic ability, released in 2002.
Alakazam
2002 • Pokémon • Expedition Base Set
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This product is the Alakazam #1 card, a Stage 2 Psychic-type Pokémon that evolves from Kadabra. As the first card in the Expedition Base Set, it holds a prominent position in the hierarchy of the release. Alakazam features 100 HP and utilizes the Psymimic ability, allowing the player to copy one of the opponent's attacks during their turn. Its primary attack, Syncroblast, deals 80 damage but can be reduced to 20 if the energy count differs between Pokémon. The card carries a Holo Rare finish, a treatment that adds significant visual appeal and collector value to this early 2000s release. For those building comprehensive collections of the Expedition Base Set, this Alakazam card serves as a critical component. Its status as card number 1 in the set makes it a foundational piece for enthusiasts looking to complete the run. The combination of its early release date, unique artwork by Hajime Kusajima, and powerful gameplay mechanics ensures its continued relevance in the trading card game community.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Alakazam
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Holo Rare
Hajime Kusajima
Card Stock
English
Holo
100
Psychic
Stage 2
Kadabra
Psychic ×2
2
65
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Ability: Psymimic
Once during your turn, instead of Alakazam's normal attack, you may choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon's attacks. Alakazam copies that attack including its Energy costs and anything else required in order to use that attack, such as discarding Energy cards. (No matter what type that Pokémon is, Alakazam's type is still Psychic.) This power can't be used if Alakazam is affected by a Special Condition.
Attack: Syncroblast (80)
If Alakazam and the Defending Pokémon don't have the same number of Energy cards attached to them, this attack's base damage is 20 instead of 80.