Clefairy - Base Set (Unlimited Edition) [5/102]

Name: Clefairy - Base Set (Unlimited Edition) [5/102]
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Pokemon TCG Clefairy Base Set card, showing the pink fairy creature and card details against a wood background.

Estimated value

$5 - $25

Rarity

Average(4/10)

CLEFAIRY - BASE SET (UNLIMITED EDITION) [5/102]: IDENTIFICATION

This is a Pokemon Trading Card Game card featuring Clefairy, specifically the Base Set version. The card is a "Basic" Pokémon with 40 HP and LV. 14. It has two attacks: "Sing" and "Metronome." The artwork, created by Ken Sugimori, depicts Clefairy in its classic pink, fairy-like form. Based on the lack of a 1st Edition stamp and the general appearance, this appears to be from the Unlimited print run of the English Base Set.

Compare with other trading cards in the archive: Alakazam - Expansion Pack (Holo Rare) [No. 065], Arcanine - XY Evolutions (Holo Rare) [18/108], Blastoise - Expansion Pack (Japanese Base Set) Holofoil [No. 009].

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

The Base Set is historically significant as the very first English expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, released by Wizards of the Coast in 1999. It established the core mechanics and set the stage for all subsequent releases. Clefairy, being one of the original 151 Pokémon and a recognizable 'cute' creature, was a popular inclusion and its card reflects the early design principles of the game, emphasizing simple yet effective attacks like 'Sing' to affect status conditions and 'Metronome' for strategic versatility.

SCARCITY

Average55-70%

CommonLegendary

Typical antique shop fare. Requires some searching but regularly available. This is where most genuine antiques fall.

Rarity 4/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 138 trading cards items at rarity 4 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Standard antique shop items
Regularly available
Moderate collector interest

Confidence Factors

Common card with low incentive for counterfeiting.
Visual characteristics align with genuine Base Set Unlimited cards (font, colors, layout).
No obvious signs of tampering or reprinting.

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

The visible text and artwork clearly identify this as a Clefairy Base Set Unlimited card. The set number is partially visible, aligning with a known card from that set. Confidence is strong but slightly tempered by the inability to view the card's reverse side or assess minute condition details from the provided image.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Card title 'Clefairy' and "Basic" type.
240 HP, LV.14, and attack descriptions ('Sing', 'Metronome') are consistent with Base Set Clefairy.
3Illustrated by Ken Sugimori, as indicated on the card.
4Lack of '1st Edition' stamp, typical of Unlimited print runs.
5Set number '5/102' partially visible at the bottom right, confirming Base Set identification.

UNCERTAINTIES

•The overall image quality and lighting make it difficult to assess detailed surface condition, such as minor scratches or indentations.
•Only one side of the card is visible, preventing an assessment of back centering and edge wear on the reverse.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Higher resolution images of the front, particularly close-ups of the corners and edges.
→An image of the back of the card to assess wear, print quality, and centering.
→Angled lighting to check for subtle surface imperfections or indentations.
→Use of a transparent ruler or grading tool to measure centering precisely.

CONDITION & GRADE

Condition

The card shows moderate play wear. Edges appear to have some whitening, and corners may be soft. Surface appears to have some minor scratches or scuffs, especially noticeable in the holo area (if this were a holo rare, which it is not). Centering seems off, potentially heavier on the right side.