Is this from 25th Anniversary?

Yes — S6a-009 is part of Pokemon's 25th anniversary commemoration, distributed alongside the S6a Eevee Heroes era in 2021.

How much is the 25th Anniversary Charizard worth?

Raw Japanese copies source around US$44 (poke10, last 30d), reflecting the mid-tier anniversary promo pricing band.

Should I grade S6a-009?

PSA 10 lift on JP anniversary Charizards has tracked 2-3x raw. Grading economics are favourable on clean copies given Charizard's premier collector demand.

How does this compare to Base Set Charizard?

Base Set Charizard (1999) is the original iconic Pokemon TCG card, trading orders of magnitude higher than S6a-009. The 25th anniversary print pays homage to that legacy.

Will there be a 30th Anniversary Charizard?

Pokemon's 30th anniversary in 2026 is expected to include commemorative TCG products. Specific Charizard prints have not been announced as of 2026.

PSA 10JapaneseEevee Heroes #009

Charizard STANDARD PSA 10

Eevee Heroes · Japanese Print · Card #009

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$74

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Set

Eevee Heroes

Number

#009

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Charizard STANDARD PSA 10 Gem Mint · sells at $74 USD · Eevee Heroes. Cert-verified slab, sourced from Japan, ships SF Express HK + DHL worldwide.

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Card Background & Set Context

Pokemon's 25th anniversary in 2021 prompted a global TCG celebration including the Celebrations expansion (international) and Japanese anniversary-themed promo distributions through the S6a Eevee Heroes era and beyond. Charizard, introduced in Pokemon Red and Green (1996), holds central position in Pokemon TCG history — the original Base Set Charizard remains the most iconic Pokemon trading card ever printed. S6a Eevee Heroes itself launched in Japan in May 2021, with anniversary-themed Charizard promos distributed alongside or shortly after. The throwback design references original Generation I Charizard artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, blending nostalgic appeal with anniversary milestone significance.

Investment Analysis

Charizard 25th Anniversary Promo S6a-009 sources at ~US$44.02 (poke10, last 30d). Charizard ranks as Pokemon TCG's premier chase character — most-collected Pokemon in TCG history with a multi-decade auction track record. Combined with 25th anniversary milestone-set premium, S6a-009 occupies a structurally strong demand position. Investment thesis: even at the entry-tier Charizard pricing band, anniversary promo Charizards have shown steady appreciation since 2021. PSA 10 lift on JP anniversary Charizards has tracked 2-3x raw on clean copies, with subtle centring tightness variation across S6a printings. Risks include the 2026 Pokemon 30th anniversary which may pull collector capital toward newer commemorative Charizard prints. Position posture: long-term hold given Charizard's evergreen status and the closed nature of 25th anniversary commemoration.

Risks to Watch

Reprint risk on Charizard cards is high — Pokemon Company prints Charizard prolifically across nearly every set block. However, the specific 25th anniversary framing is closed and milestone-locked. 30th anniversary risk: 2026 will bring new commemorative Charizard prints that may pull collector attention. Authentication risk is elevated for Charizard purchases at any price point. JPY exposure remains a margin variable.

Global Market Comparison

No sold-comp history yet for this card. Our price above reflects our own sourcing + margin; region benchmarks will populate as we ingest more data.

Market (PSA 10)

$1,572

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Price History (90 days)

Charizard 25th Anniversary Promo S6a-009 currently sources at around US$44 from Japanese marketplaces (poke10, last 30d). This anniversary-themed Charizard promo references Pokemon's 25th franchise milestone (2021), with throwback design cues to original Generation I Charizard cards. Sustained collector demand reflects the combination of Charizard's premier mascot status with anniversary-set collector premium.

Card Background & Set Context

Investment Analysis

Japanese vs English & Variants

S6a-009 is the 25th Anniversary Charizard promo printing. Cross-set, Charizard has spawned dozens of TCG variants including Base Set Charizard (original 1996), Charizard EX, Charizard GX, Charizard V/VMAX (multiple sets), and recent Charizard ex from Obsidian Flames SV3. S6a-009 sits in the mid-tier promo pricing band — above generic non-character S6a promos but well below the chase Charizard SV3-216 SIR or Charizard SAR variants. JP anniversary printing centring is generally clean.

Authentication & Cert Verification

Authenticate S6a-009 by inspecting the anniversary set symbol and confirming the throwback Charizard artwork. Verify the holo pattern is consistent with established S6a anniversary reference imagery. Counterfeits often target Charizard cards specifically; authenticity verification is critical for any Charizard purchase. Pre-grading inspection should focus on corner wear, surface scratches on holo, and centring drift.