Charizard [For Position Only] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
This exact Charizard is one of Expedition Base Set’s most intriguing oddities because Wizards of the Coast produced a special test version with “For Position Only” printed across the artwork before the set’s final release.
Set Lore
Charizard #39 comes from Expedition Base Set, the first main English e-Card expansion, making it part of the landmark set that introduced the e-Reader dot-code borders to the Pokémon TCG.
Artist
The card is illustrated by Atsuko Nishida, the original designer of Charmander, and she has said she created that line by working backward from Charizard so its final evolution would feel surprising.
In-Game
Its Flamethrower attack is directly based on the core-series move Charizard can learn in the video games, giving the card a strong bridge back to Charizard’s in-game identity.
Card History
Collectors love this card for its e-Reader-era quirks, including the English print error that says to put Charizard on the Basic Pokémon instead of the Stage 1 Pokémon.
Card Reference
About Charizard [For Position Only] (Pokemon Expedition #39)
Charizard [For Position Only] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Expedition set, card number 39. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2002. The current market price is $3,839.32, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
What is the current market price of Charizard [For Position Only] from Pokemon Expedition #39?
The current market price of Charizard [For Position Only] is $3,839.32. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Charizard [For Position Only] from?
Charizard [For Position Only] is from the Pokemon Expedition set, card number 39, released in 2002.
Is Charizard [For Position Only] worth grading?
Whether Charizard [For Position Only] 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 [For Position Only]?
You can buy or sell Charizard [For Position Only] 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.
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