Why Base Set Pokémon Cards Are Considered Blue Chip Assets

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Additionally, the search results provided contain limited specific information about why Base Set cards are considered blue-chip assets. While one source mentions that Pokémon “established a narrow but highly reliable tier of cards—1st Edition Base Set, trophy cards, and franchise-defining characters—that behave similarly to vintage sports assets,” the results don’t provide sufficient detail to support a comprehensive article on this topic.

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I can answer specific questions about Base Set Pokémon cards and their investment characteristics based on the search results. For example, I could explain the factors that make certain Pokémon cards stable long-term investments, or discuss how Base Set cards compare to modern Pokémon cards in terms of value preservation.

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