The number of Base Set 1st Edition Pokémon cards that were recalled or destroyed is extremely limited and not widely documented as a large-scale event. There is no authoritative record or credible source indicating a significant recall or destruction of these cards due to defects, safety issues, or other reasons. The Base Set 1st Edition, released in 1999, is known primarily for its rarity and value among collectors, but not for mass recalls or destruction.
The Pokémon Base Set 1st Edition was the initial print run of the Pokémon Trading Card Game’s first set, released in October 1996 in Japan and later in the West. It included iconic cards such as Charizard, Blastoise, and Venusaur. While there have been some known printing errors and misprints in various Pokémon card sets over the years, these are typically not subject to recalls or destruction but rather become collector curiosities.
Regarding medical or safety-related recalls, there is no evidence or authoritative source indicating that any Base Set 1st Edition cards were recalled or destroyed for health reasons. The cards are made of standard cardstock and inks, which comply with toy safety regulations. No reports from Wizards of the Coast (the original publisher), Nintendo, or The Pokémon Company mention any medical or safety recalls related to these cards.
In summary, while the Pokémon Base Set 1st Edition cards are rare and highly collectible, there is no documented case of a recall or destruction of these cards on a scale that would be notable or recorded by authoritative sources. The scarcity and value of these cards stem from their limited print run and popularity, not from any recall or destruction event.
