Pokemon TCG: 5 Most Expensive Charizard Cards of All Time, Ranked

In this article, learn which Charizard cards published throughout the history of the Pokemon TCG are among the costliest.

Charizard in the anime (Image via TPC)
Charizard in the anime (Image via TPC)

Since the beginning of the Pokemon TCG, when it was first introduced in the Base Set, Charizard has been popular among collectors. As such, older and rarer Charizard cards have become quite valuable. In this article, we will look at the most expensive cards featuring Charizard to have ever been released.

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5 Most Expensive Charizard Cards in the Pokemon TCG

These cards are the most expensive Charizard cards released. However, there are rare test run cards which could fetch a high price but due to their limited availability are hard to price check.

  • Shining Charizard Neo Destiny 1st Edition
  • Charizard Skyridge Holofoil
  • Charizard Legendary Collection Reverse Holofoil
  • Charizard Star Dragon Frontiers
  • Charizard Base Set 1st Edition

5) Shining Charizard Neo Destiny 1st Edition

Shining Charizard Neo Destiny (Image via TPC)
Shining Charizard Neo Destiny (Image via TPC)

Price for a PSA 10 card: $9,889

This is the first time Shiny Charizard was released as part of the Neo Destiny set. In the card, the colors of the Shiny Pokemon almost make it appear like a shadow flying through the sky. So a first edition version of this card tends to sell well.

4) Charizard Skyridge Holofoil

Charizard Skyridge Holofoil (Image via TPC)
Charizard Skyridge Holofoil (Image via TPC)

Price for a PSA 10 card: $10,973

This Holofoil Charizard from Skyridge was a Secret Rare. Additionally, it is the last Charizard card published by the original publishers, Wizards of the Coast. As a result, this card can fetch high prices based on both its rarity and its historical significance.

3) Charizard Legendary Collection Reverse Holofoil

Charizard Legendary Collection Reverse Holofoil (Image via TPC)
Charizard Legendary Collection Reverse Holofoil (Image via TPC)

Price for a PSA 10 card: $15,000

This Charizard from the Legendary Collection was a Reverse Holofoil. As opposed to regular Holofoil cards, Reverse Holofoils would have foil everywhere except for the artwork. Getting a PSA 10 copy of this card is rare, as only 81 copies so far have been graded as such.

2) Charizard Star Dragon Frontiers

Charizard Star Dragon Frontiers (Image via TPC)
Charizard Star Dragon Frontiers (Image via TPC)

Price for a PSA 10 card: $18,100

The Charizard Star card from Dragon Frontiers has multiple things going for it, which increase its value. Not only does it feature a Shiny Charizard, but it is also a Delta Species. Finally, this Charizard is a Darkness type similar to Charizard ex from Obsidian Flames. Due to the presence of all three, Charizard Star will easily fetch a high price even if ungraded.

1) Charizard Base Set 1st Edition

Charizard Base Set 1st Edition (Image via TPC)
Charizard Base Set 1st Edition (Image via TPC)

Price for a PSA 10 card: $181,900

A Charizard card from the original Base Set is among the highest valued cards in Pokemon TCG history. It is certain that the price listed for it, which is around 10 times that of Charizard Star, will drastically increase with the passage of time. Getting your hands on one of these will be quite difficult owing to the steep price.


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