Charizard: Base Set First Edition
This is the first Charizard card ever released. The first edition Base Set Charizard is the most valuable Pokemon card printed in English, released in 1999. It is the most well-known Pokemon card in the TCG, and while asking prices vary depending on the card’s condition, it is one of the most highly sought-after cards for collectors. Currently, the most expensive card sold to YouTuber and professional wrestler Logan Paul for $420,000. Approximate Ungraded Value: $1,600-$4,000 PSA 10 Value: $182,000-$420,000 A PSA 10 card means the card has been graded by the Professional Sports Authenticator as a “Gem Mint 10,” meaning it is in perfect or near-perfect condition.
Charizard: Base Set “Disco” Test Print
The Disco test print is a card never meant for circulation. Originally, many fans thought the Charizard Disco test print was a counterfeit version of the Base Set Charizard. However, in 2022, the grading company CGC verified that the card is authentic. It is believed to have been printed during a test run for the Unlimited print of the Base Set and was never meant for circulation. The card is referred to as the “Disco” test print because of its unusual foil pattern. Approximate Ungraded Value: $40,000-$114,000 PSA 10 Value: No PSA 10 cards have been reported.
Charizard: Legendary Collection
Charizard Legendary Collection is the first Reverse Holofoil Charizard card. The Legendary Collection was a reprint set containing cards from the Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, and Team Rocket. The Reverse Holofoil cards get their name because they feature holofoil on every part of the card except the art frame. These cards also feature a special texture that resembles a fireworks display. The Reverse Holofoil Charizard is one of the few cards that is more valuable than the standard Holofoil version. Approximate Ungraded Value: $670 PSA 10 Value: $15,000
Charizard (006): Expansion Pack
This card was part of the first Japanese expansion pack for Pokemon TCG. This expansion pack is the Japanese equivalent of the Base Set, released in 1996. It features the first-ever Charizard card. This version is much easier to obtain than the English version, however, so it typically isn’t worth as much. Approximate Ungraded Value: $1,000-$10,000 PSA 10 Value: No PSA 10 cards have been reported.
Shining Charizard: Neo Destiny
The Neo Destiny card is the first depiction of a Shining Charizard. Released in 2002, the first edition of this Neo Destiny card features a dark silhouette of Charizard, likely intended to be a Shiny version. Because the card is a first edition and the first depiction of a Shiny Charizard, it is highly valuable and sought after by fans and collectors alike. Approximate Ungraded Value: $1,100-$1,500 PSA 10 Value: $10,000-$12,000
Shining Charizard: Darkness, and to Light
This card is the Japanese version of Charizard Neo Destiny. Released in Japan in 2001, this card is slightly different from the English version because it lacks a first-edition stamp. However, Japanese cards never feature this stamp, so this doesn’t take away from the card’s value. The Japanese Shining Charizard is rarer than the English one, so it is typically higher in value. Approximate Ungraded Value:$570 PSA 10 Value: Difficult to track due to the card’s rarity; one PSA 10 card sold for over $6,700
Charizard Star: Dragon Frontiers
Charizard Star is the first time Charizard is featured as a Dark-type. Released as part of the EX Dragon Frontiers expansion pack in 2006, Charizard Star plays on the color scheme of Charizard’s Shiny variant and makes it a Dark-type card rather than the traditional Fire-type. It is a very strong card, but most players refrain from using it due to its high value. Approximate Ungraded Value: $700-$1,400 PSA 10 Value: $18,100
Charizard: Skyridge
This Charizard features a rare ability called Crystal Type. Released in 2003, Skyridge features a Secret Rare Colorless-type Charizard that, like other cards in the set, has a special Crystal Type ability, making it highly desirable for fans and collectors. It was one of the first cards illustrated by prolific Pokemon artist Kouki Saitou and the last Charizard printed by Wizards of the Coast. It also had a single print run, limiting its availability and raising its value. Approximate Ungraded Value: $1,200-$1,400 PSA 10 Value: $11,000-$16,000
Charizard: Mysterious Mountains
Charizard Mysterious Mountains is the Japanese version of Charizard Skyridge. Released in Japan in 2002, this card is valued for the same reasons as its English counterpart; it features a Secret Rare Colorless-type Charizard. The Mysterious Mountains version is a bit rarer, however, and generally sells for a higher price. Approximate Ungraded Value: $2,225 PSA 10 Value: $14,000
Blaine’s Charizard: Gym Challenge
Blaine’s Charizard was released as part of the Gym Challenge expansion pack. Released for Pokemon TCG, the Gym Challenge expansion pack was themed after Pokemon’sGen 1 Kanto bosses from the original Game Boy games. Blaine’s Charizard is particularly valuable because many copies of the card feature misprints, such as having a Fighting Energy symbol rather than a Fire Energy symbol. Approximate Ungraded Value: $480-$940 PSA 10 Value: $4,000
Charizard EX Full Art: XY Promo
This Charizard card was a promo for the XY expansion. The Charizard EX Full Art card depicts Charizard battling Venusaur as a full-length background. It was released in 2014 as a promo for the XY expansion pack, exclusively available to players participating in a Gym Leader Challenge event at the Pokemon Center in Japan. The card is highly valued and sought after because of its limited availability. Approximate Ungraded Value: $850-$1,000 PSA 10 Value: $1,700
Charizard ex: FireRed & LeafGreen
Charizard ex is an Ultra Rare holographic card. Released in English in 2004, Charizard ex was the first multi-Prize Charizard ever printed, featuring a very expensive Burn Down attack that could Knock Out practically every Pokemon in the game. The card was highly sought after by fans because it served as a functional reprint of the original Base Set. Approximate Ungraded Value: $300-$700 PSA 10 Value: $5,100
Charizard Plasma Storm
Plasma Storm features a black, shiny Charizard. The Plasma Storm expansion, the eighth set of the Black & White arc, was the first time fans got to see the all-black shiny versions of the Flame Pokemon. The Charizard card was number 136 of 135 cards in the set, making it a Secret Rare card. It is also one of the first cards to feature a 3D model of Charizard, which sets it apart from other rare cards. Approximate Ungraded Value: $650 PSA 10: $5,000-$9,000
Charizard: Expedition
Charizard Expedition is a rare holofoil card. Released as part of the e-Card Series in 2002, Expedition marked the end of Wizards of the Coast publishing the Pokemon TCG and is most remembered for the dot codes on each card that were compatible with the Nintendo e-Reader. Charizard Expedition 006 was the first Charizard card of the e-Card Series, featuring a holographic background as Charizard flies through a night sky. Approximate Ungraded Value: $150-$620 PSA 10 Value: $8,000
Charizard XY Evolutions Staff Prerelease
This card was given to staff members to celebrate the Evolutions prerelease. Released in 2016, this card was a reprint of the original Charizard from the base set with boosted stats. It was given exclusively to staff members who worked events celebrating the prerelease of the Evolutions expansion. The card has a “STAFF” stamp in the lower left of the art box. Its rarity and value come from the fact it was never released to the public. Approximate Ungraded Value: $1,500 PSA 10 Value: $7,000-$10,000
Charizard: SWSH066 Staff Prerelease
This card was given to staff members to celebrate the Sword & Shield prerelease. Like the Charizard XY Evolutions staff prerelease, this card was given exclusively to staff members in honor of the release of Sword & Shield and was never intended to be released to the public. Because of this, it has become rare and valuable. Approximate Ungraded Value: $500-$600 PSA 10 Value: N/A
Charizard GX: Hidden Fates Shiny Vault
Charizard GX is a Secret Rare reprint. Originally released in the Sun & Moon expansion Burning Shadows, this card later got a Secret Rare reprint for Hidden Fates. The card features Charizard’s black Shiny form rather than the traditional orange color. It is one of the most valuable cards from the Sun & Moon era due to the character’s pose, the card’s color palette, and its scarcity. Approximate Ungraded Value: $460 PSA 10 Value: $800
Charizard: Dragon (National Championship)
This Charizard card was released as part of the EX Dragon expansion pack. This card was originally released as a part of the EX Dragon expansion pack in late 2003, then rereleased as part of the National Championship and given out to participants in 2004. These cards feature a special National Championship stamp, but even those without the stamp are highly valuable. Approximate Ungraded Value: $449-$800 PSA 10 Value: $1,800
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