Computer Search

Base 71/102 • rare

Set: Base
Number: 71/102
Rarity: Rare
Released: 1999
Market price: $3.67
Artist: Keiji Kinebuchi

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Market

What it's worth

$3.67market price via TCGplayer · Nov 3, 2026$2.96 – $4.36 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the initial base set, this item represents a foundational piece of the game's history. Its designation as a rare card often makes it a sought-after addition for collectors looking to preserve the early origins of their collection.

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Card face

What it does

Discard 2 of the other cards from your hand in order to search your deck for any card and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

Computer Search was released in 1999 as part of the inaugural Pokémon Base Set, the foundational collection that introduced the trading card game to Western markets. Designed to mimic the mechanics of the original Japanese Pocket Monsters card game, it served as one of the most mechanically significant Trainer cards in the early meta, allowing players to exchange two cards from their hand for any single card in their deck. This versatility made it a staple in competitive play, quickly establishing itself as a hallmark of early deck-building strategies.

The card’s artwork was rendered by Keiji Kinebuchi, whose distinct, clean style was emblematic of the Base Set's early visual identity. Kinebuchi’s approach often leaned into a sleek, technical aesthetic that suited the futuristic theme of the card. Upon release, the card was widely praised by players for its efficiency and game-altering utility, cementing its status as an essential rare card that defined the strategic landscape of the late nineties competitive scene.

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