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Charizard [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$10,000.00Market Price
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Charizard [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Base Set Charizard is card 4/102, and its original print defined the chase-card aura of the early Pokémon TCG with the iconic Energy Burn plus Fire Spin combo collectors still recognize instantly.
Set Lore
The English Base Set was released in a 1st Edition Shadowless printing, making this version of Charizard part of the very first wave of English Pokémon cards ever opened by collectors.
Artist
This card’s unforgettable artwork was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the foundational artists of the Pokémon TCG, helping make Base Set Charizard one of the hobby’s most recognizable images.
In-Game
Its flavor text echoes Charizard’s original Pokédex identity from Pokémon Red and Blue, where it is described as breathing fire hot enough to melt boulders and accidentally starting forest fires.
Cultural Impact
Bulbapedia notes that the 1st Edition variant of this card remains one of the most sought-after cards in the hobby, which is a huge reason this specific Charizard became a symbol of Pokémon card collecting itself.
Card Reference
About Charizard [1st Edition]
Charizard [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 4. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $10,000.00, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Card details
- Card Number
- #4
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Charizard [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Charizard [1st Edition] is $10,000.00. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Charizard [1st Edition] from?
Charizard [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 4, released in 1999.
Is Charizard [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Charizard [1st Edition] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Charizard [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Charizard [1st Edition] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 5,500 PSA graded copies tracked.