Why Is Base Set Jynx Experiencing Steady Price Growth?
Pokemon collectors are noticing something interesting with the Base Set Jynx card. This uncommon from the original 1999 Base Set, card number 31/102 in the Shadowless version, has seen its market price climb to $39.69 recently.[3] Even the Unlimited Non-Holo version from Base Set 2 jumped from 0.47 pounds in March 2025 to 1.30 pounds by January, showing a clear upward trend before the data source switched to TCG Player for better accuracy.[1]
One big reason for this growth is the card’s age and rarity in top condition. Base Set cards like Jynx are over 25 years old now, and finding near mint or mint copies gets harder every year as they wear out from play or storage. Shadowless prints, which lack the shadow around the card art, are especially sought after because they came from early print runs and feel more “vintage.” Listings show 193 Shadowless Jynx available starting at $0.76, but the average market price holds strong at nearly $40, pointing to steady demand outpacing supply.[3]
Nostalgia plays a huge role too. Jynx, with her ice-type moves like Lovely Kiss and Ice Beam, was a fun card in early decks for stalling opponents. Fans who grew up with the Base Set in the late 90s and early 2000s are now adults with money to spend on childhood favorites. This wave of returning collectors boosts prices across the board for iconic Base Set uncommons, and Jynx stands out because she is not as common as Pikachu or Charizard but still recognizable from the anime.
Grading helps drive prices higher as well. Similar Jynx cards from later sets, like the 1st Edition Neo Revelation version, show how professional grading adds value: a PSA 7 sold for $19.99 in January 2025, up from lower sales years ago, while PSA 8s hover around $19.25 ungraded base at $4.99.[2] Collectors know a graded Base Set Jynx in PSA 8 or better could follow this pattern, creating hype and bidding wars on sites like eBay and TCG Player.
Low print runs for uncommons in early sets also factor in. Unlike holos that got chased hard, Jynx flew under the radar for decades, so fewer were preserved perfectly. Recent market shifts, with more people tracking prices on tools like the price guide and PokeCardValues, spotlight these sleepers. As Base Set Unlimited cards become harder to find under $1 in decent shape, Jynx’s steady climb reflects broader interest in completing full Base Set collections without breaking the bank on rares.[1][3]
Supply tightness shows in listings too. Base Set 2 Jynx has 357 copies for sale, but demand keeps the price firm despite being unlimited.[3] For new buyers, this means grabbing one now could be smart before it hits $50 like some other uncommons have. Keep an eye on sold listings, as they tell the real story of where prices are headed.
