Charizard [1999-2000] - Pokemon Base Set #4
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Charizard [1999-2000]
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Charizard [1999-2000] Card Facts & History
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Card History
Base Set Charizard #4/102 is one of the original 16 holofoils from the very first English Pokémon TCG set, which is a huge part of why collectors treat it as the defining chase card of the hobby’s opening era.
Artist
This card’s explosive artwork was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, the artist most closely associated with early Pokémon TCG history, and his Base Set Charizard image became one of the most recognized pieces of Pokémon art ever printed.
In-Game
Charizard was already a fan-favorite from Pokémon Red and Blue as the final evolution of Charmander, so seeing it headline Base Set helped turn this card into an instant symbol of first-generation Pokémon nostalgia.
Card History
Charizard’s larger-than-life reputation in the anime was cemented by Ash’s famously disobedient Charizard, which finally began obeying him in "Charizard Chills," adding even more mythic status to Charizard during the same era this card was captivating kids.
Set Lore
The English Base Set launched on January 9, 1999 under Wizards of the Coast, making this Charizard one of the earliest icons of the Pokémon card boom in the United States.