Where English Base Set has 1st Edition Japanese Base Set has No Rarity. Instead of the infamous 1st edition stamp below the left-hand corner of the artwork that is the telltale sign of English 1st Edition, the Japanese No Rarity version of the card is missing the black star on the bottom right corner of the card. One of the first Pokemon that prospective trainers leaving Pallet Town came across, Pidgey was inevitably a central part of any team, and deserves the popularity that it enjoys.