Pokemon TCG Kadabra Shadowless Base Set 32/102 Uncommon
Wizards of the Coast (WotC) · Collectibles & Antiques > Trading Card Games > Pokemon
Era / Decade
1999 (Original Base Set Production)
Material
Cardstock with printed ink and protective laminate coating.
Condition
Good to Very Good (Light Play). Visible whitening on some edges, minor surface scratching on the artwork, and slight corner softening noted through the sleeve.
Demand Level
Strong. Shadowless cards are consistently sought after by mid-tier collectors looking for premium vintage items.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
$15.00 - $35.00 (depending on back condition and surface scratches)
Estimated Retail Value
$0.10 - $0.20 (original 1999 booster pack equivalent)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay 'Sold' listings for Shadowless Kadabra cards in LP (Lightly Played) condition range from $18 to $28. Excellent/Near-Mint copies can reach $45+.
Description
Vintage 1999 Pokemon Base Set Kadabra card. This is the highly desirable 'Shadowless' version, identifiable by the lack of a drop shadow to the right of the character art box and the thinner HP font. Featuring art by Ken Sugimori, this card is Stage 1 (evolves from Abra), number 32/102.
Key Features
Shadowless variant (rarer than Unlimited base set), original Wizards of the Coast printing, high nostalgia/collectible factor due to the 20-year legal ban on Kadabra cards (now lifted).
Authenticity Indicators
Correct font spacing, year string (1995, 96, 98, 99) includes the '99' unique to Shadowless/1st Ed; matte finish and color saturation appear consistent with WotC standards. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Edge wear/whitening visible on the yellow borders; potential light scratches on the non-holo surface; corner rounding at the top left. Permanent use-wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (for highest reach and 'Sold' data tracking), TCGPlayer (market standard for individual cards), or Mercari.
Selling Tips
Use 'Shadowless' and 'WotC' in the title. Take high-resolution photos of the card outside of the sleeve, specifically the back four corners. Ship in a 'top loader' and team bag inside a cardboard-reinforced envelope to prevent transit damage.