What was the original Pokémon Trading Card Game set called?

The original Pokémon Trading Card Game set was called Base Set.

Base Set was the first major Pokémon card expansion released in Japan in 1996 and internationally beginning in 1999. It established the card game’s familiar categories, including Pokémon cards, Energy cards, and Trainer cards.

The set featured iconic artwork of the original creatures, including Charizard, Blastoise, Venusaur, and Pikachu. Its Charizard card became particularly famous because of its powerful image, scarcity, and popularity among collectors.

Jungle followed Base Set as the second expansion, while Fossil came afterward. Team Rocket was another later expansion. These names are common sources of confusion because early Pokémon cards were often sold together in starter decks, booster packs, and themed products rather than encountered as a simple chronological list.