Charizard [Black Dot Error] - Pokemon Base Set #4
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Charizard [Black Dot Error]
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Charizard [Black Dot Error] Card Facts & History
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Card History
The "Black Dot Charizard" is a recognized Unlimited Base Set print error, identified by a small black ink dot covering the "t" in "Nintendo" at the bottom of the card, and Bulbapedia notes these copies also show a micro holoshift and slight holobleed.
Set Lore
This card is the iconic Base Set Charizard, card 4/102, the original English Charizard holo that helped define the early Wizards of the Coast era for Pokémon TCG collectors.
Artist
Base Set Charizard was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the foundational artists of the Pokémon TCG, making this error variant especially appealing to collectors who chase early Arita artwork.
In-Game
Charizard debuted as the final evolution of Charmander in the original Pokémon Red and Blue era, so this Base Set card connects directly to one of the franchise’s most recognizable first-generation powerhouses.
Card History
Charizard’s popularity was amplified by Ash’s Charizard in the anime, whose long-running arc turned the species into one of the most celebrated and collectible Pokémon in the hobby.