Seel 41 / 102 Pokemon Card from Base Set

Seel is a Basic Water-type Pokémon with 60 HP. It features artwork by Ken Sugimori and is part of the Base set from the vintage era (1999). The flavor text…

Set: Base
Number: 41/102
Rarity: Uncommon

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About the Seel Pokémon Card

Seel is a Water-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Base set, part of the Base series. It carries the collector number 41/102 and is classified as Uncommon. The Base set was released on January 9, 1999.

The card includes the flavor text: “The protruding horn on its head is very hard. This horn is used for bashing through thick ice.”.

Seel Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Seel

Card number: 41/102

Set: Base

Series: Base

Rarity: Uncommon

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Water

HP: 60

Artist: Ken Sugimori

Release date: January 9, 1999

National Pokédex number: 86

Why Collect the Seel Pokémon Card?

Seel is most often collected as part of a complete Base set rather than as a standalone chase card.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Seel Pokémon Card

Seel was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Seel Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Seel is about

.19. Recent listings range from roughly $0.29 (low) to

9.38 (high), with a mid-point near $0.92. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Base set has a median card value near

.72 and an average near

0.62, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +13% over the last 7 days and +6% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Base set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Seel Pokémon Card

Whether Seel is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 3,724 copies of this card, of which 675 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 18.1%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Seel Pokémon Card?

As an Uncommon card, Seel sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 3,724 copies to date.

Other Printings of Seel

Seel appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 92 (around $68.87), Skyridge 94 (around $54.99) and Skyridge 95 (around $35.95).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Seel Pokémon Card

The Seel pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Base set (Base series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Base set. Its current aggregated market price is about

.19; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Seel card from?

Seel is from the Base set (Base series), numbered 41/102 with the Uncommon rarity.

What rarity is the Seel card?

Seel is classified as Uncommon.

How much is the Seel 41/102 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about

.19, within a recent range of roughly $0.29 to

9.38. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Seel card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 3,724 copies so far, with about 18.1% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

What is the PSA population for Seel?

PSA has graded 3,724 copies, of which 675 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 18.1%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.

How rare is the Seel card?

As an Uncommon card, Seel sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.

When was the Base set released?

The Base set was released on January 9, 1999.

Are there other printings of Seel?

Yes. Seel appears on 19 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.