Charizard [1st Edition] - Pokemon Base Set #4
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Charizard [1st Edition]
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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.