Charizard PSA 10 Cards
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2 Charizard PSA 10 cards live · 0 in stock from Japan · prices 30-50% below US.
Charizard (#006, Fire/Flying, Generation I) is the single most-collected non-mascot Pokemon and the chase card of the entire TCG hobby. From the 1999 Base Set 4/102 holo through Obsidian Flames Charizard ex, every era headlines a Charizard print. Demand and PSA 10 prices are the highest of any character outside Pikachu Illustrator-tier trophies.
Charizard PSA 10 Cards
Overview
Charizard (#006, Fire/Flying, Generation I) is the single most-collected non-mascot Pokemon and the chase card of the entire TCG hobby. From the 1999 Base Set 4/102 holo through Obsidian Flames Charizard ex, every era headlines a Charizard print. Demand and PSA 10 prices are the highest of any character outside Pikachu Illustrator-tier trophies.
Lore & Background
Charizard is the Flame Pokemon, Pokedex #006, a Fire/Flying-type final evolution of Charmander (#004) via Charmeleon (#005), introduced in Generation I (Red/Green, 1996). Pokedex entries describe its breath reaching temperatures hot enough to melt boulders. In Generation VI it gained two distinct Mega Evolutions (Mega Charizard X is Fire/Dragon, Mega Charizard Y is Fire/Flying), and Generation VIII added a Gigantamax form. Charizard is the signature Pokemon of Red, Leon, and Lance's secondary roster, and Ash's Charizard is one of the most prominent anime arcs (Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09).
Investment Analysis
Charizard is the only character that competes with Pikachu for total TCG market value, and unlike Pikachu, Charizard concentrates value at the high end: Base Set 1st Edition Shadowless 4/102 PSA 10 is one of the most-watched comps in the hobby, and Japanese No Rarity Base prints set the absolute ceiling. Modern Charizard alt-arts (Brilliant Stars Charizard V 154/172 and VMAX 074/172, Obsidian Flames Charizard ex 215/197 and 223/197, Crown Zenith Charizard VMAX 074, Lost Origin Charizard VSTAR alt 215/196) consistently outperform same-set chase cards. Grading premium PSA 10 vs PSA 9 is unusually steep.
Buyer Guide
Vintage buyers should anchor on Base Set 4/102 (Shadowless > Unlimited; 1st Edition for ceiling) and Japanese Base No Rarity. Tier-2 vintage targets: Team Rocket Dark Charizard, Gym Heroes Blaine's Charizard, Skyridge Crystal Charizard. Modern buyers focus on Obsidian Flames Charizard ex 215/223, Brilliant Stars Charizard VMAX 074, Lost Origin Charizard VSTAR alt-art, and 151 (SV3.5) Charizard ex SAR 199. Counterfeits are extremely common — verify holo pattern, font weight, and copyright string before buying raw.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charizard's Pokedex number?
Charizard is #006, a Fire/Flying-type final evolution of Charmander introduced in Generation I (Bulbapedia accessed 2026-05-09).
What is the most valuable Charizard card?
1999 Base Set 1st Edition Shadowless Charizard (4/102) in PSA 10 is the most-watched comp; Japanese Base No Rarity Charizard sets the ceiling on rare graded examples.
Is the Obsidian Flames Charizard ex still a strong investment?
Obsidian Flames Charizard ex (215/197 special illustration rare and 223/197 hyper rare) is the strongest modern Charizard chase and has held its premium since SV3 release.
How many Mega Evolutions does Charizard have?
Charizard has two Mega Evolutions: Mega Charizard X (Fire/Dragon) and Mega Charizard Y (Fire/Flying), introduced in X/Y.
Are Charizard cards heavily counterfeited?
Yes — Charizard is the most counterfeited TCG character. Always verify holo pattern, copyright text, set symbol and card stock before buying raw vintage prints.
What does Charizard evolve from?
Charizard evolves from Charmeleon at level 36, which evolves from the Generation I Fire-type starter Charmander at level 16.