How can you not like Charizard? It was one of the original 151 Pokémon and has remained a personal favorite of many for the last 25+ years. With that, the Charizard Pokémon cards have remained some of the most expensive ever to be released. Also, it’s basically a dragon. Pretty cool, right?
This article then will run through the 25 most expensive Charizard Pokémon cards of today! It will not include Topps despite there being some pretty expensive ones. We will stick to just Pokémon cards for this article.
The prices given will also be their average sold price. If you happen to have one of these, know that it can be quite a bit higher or lower depending on the condition of the one you have.
Also be very weary that the majority of these cards have fake versions floating around in the market. Because of their price tag, scammers (and unknowing sellers) may try to sell off fakes in their place. I’ll call out which ones do below!
Let’s get to it!
#25 – Base Set Charizard #4
Raw: ~$260 | PSA 10: ~$10,000
Coming in at #25 is the most recognized and owned Charizard’s among OG collectors. The Base Set Charizard. The first English Charizard every released (with the exception of other versions which may or may not be mentioned here).
I don’t think it would be a stretch to say that this Charizard is in more collectors binders than any other. Despite being fairly easy to get a hold of, it still holds an impressive raw value. As for PSA 10’s, it has a tremendous value and falls in the top 10 based on that!
The reason the PSA 10 Base Set Charizard is so expensive is that these cards were not printed perfectly and they were touched and played with relentlessly when they came out. No-one knew that Pokémon card prices would be what it is so kids didn’t take care of them like a lot do now.
I remember my brother pulling this card and immediately touching it and passing it around to other kids to check out. That was the norm during that time.
I think its fair to say that there is no better way to start off this list than with this Charizard. Hopefully you feel the same way!
#24 – Charizard #100
Raw: ~$275 | PSA 10: ~$1,900
Coming in at #24 is the Charizard #100 from the Dragon Pokémon set. While it isn’t technically in the E-Reader sets, you can see remnants of those sets in this Charizard.
On top of that, this is one of the more unique arts on this list with Charizard sporting a much meaner and heavier appearance than usual.
Regardless, this Charizard still holds impressive value and is a must-add in any Charizard collection.
#23 – Charizard Evolutions Prerelease #11
Raw: ~$300 | PSA 10: ~$2,700
While a lot of other Pre-release cards aren’t particularly valuable, this one certainly breaks out from that mold. This was much harder to come by and therefore boasts a pretty impressive value, landing it at #21 on the most valuable Charizard list.
If you have non Prerelease Version Charizard, it will be worth about $40. The main difference between them is the Evolutions stamp on the right bottom side of the holo. Congrats if you were able to land one of these!
#22 – 1st Edition Dark Charizard #4
Raw: ~$300 | PSA 10: ~$3,300
An OG. The 1st Edition Dark Charizard from the Team Rocket set is a true classic. It was the first Charizard to stray from the standard Charizard picture that we all know and love and lives on as an amazing card and art from a very sought after set.
Congrats to those who have one of these bad boys! And if you’re looking to pick one up, know that there are fakes of this in the market as well, so shop carefully! If you’d like a slightly cheaper version, the non 1st Edition Dark Charizard can be picked up for about $100 and the non holo version can be grabbed for $20-50!
#21 – Charizard EX #105
Raw: ~$325 | PSA 10: ~$4,500
Coming in at #21, the Charizard EX from Fire Red Leaf Green set is a beaut. This set was harder to come across when it was released as Pokémon cards weren’t as popular and it was not printed as much as the original sets.
Because of that, the Charizard from this set remains one of the most expensive, both in raw and PSA 10 form. If you haven’t caught onto the trend yet, this card does have fakes as well.
At its peak, this card was $475 raw! Congrats to those who have one in their collection!
#20 – Japanese Charizard GX #209 Ultra Shiny
Raw: ~$350 | PSA 10: ~$800
Showing up as the first blue Charizard, the Japanese Charizard GX reps both a unique color and is the first “shiny” version on the list. Unlike other Charizard’s on this list, the Japanese version sits in very close value to its English counterpart in pricing.
If you happen to be collecting Blue Charizard’s, this one is a must-have.
#19 – Charizard GX #SV49
Raw: ~$375 | PSA 10: ~$775
Sporting the same Charizard image as its Japanese sibling above, the Shiny Vault Charizard came out HOT on the market release and has remained an incredibly consistent price since 2021.
This card is the most expensive non-specialty English modern on the list and has remained impressively valuable considering it was only released in 2019.
Regardless of its relatively recent release, it does have fake versions on the market so buyer beware!
#18 – Charizard Plasma Storm #136
Raw: ~$450 | PSA 10: ~$7,500
Tired of blue Charizards yet? Me neither.
The Plasma Storm Charizard was released in 2013 and has been very collectible from the moment it was released. With a unique look and blue color (oddly enough like the two above it), it definitely stands out in it’s own way on the list.
The price has continued to climb and the PSA 10 price has fluctuated to nearly $10k in recent sold listings! If you haven’t had your eye on this Charizard before, it may be one worth picking up.
As you may have guessed, there are fakes of this card. Definitely a unique one to have in your collection!
#17 – Japanese Charizard GX #58
Raw: ~$450 | PSA 10: ~$1,400
At #16 this Japanese Charizard GX boasts one of the most expensive modern Pokémon cards in existence. This Japanese Charizard GX far surpasses the English versions value and has remained at a high price since release.
The Japanese version of this Charizard is more expensive once again because of supply. The Japanese sets were harder to come by and therefore are now more expensive.
While the English version does have fakes on the market, the Japanese version does not as of writing this article. If you find any, please send a message through the contact form below!
#16 – 1st Edition Blaine’s Charizard
Raw: ~$500 | PSA 10: ~$4,000
Another OG Charizard from the incredibly popular Gym Challenge set. This Charizard is a favorite for many and has held an impressive and steady value since the Pokémon explosion in 2020.
There is an Unlimited (non 1st Edition) Blaine’s Charizard if you like the card but would like to spend a little less for it. Regardless of which version you have, props to you for having an amazing Charizard card.
There are once again fakes of this card, but from what I’ve seen they are fairly easy to spot.
#15 – Shadowless Charizard #4
Raw: ~$525 | PSA 10: ~$25,000
Another OG Charizard, the Shadowless Charizard was actually the second English Charizard ever printed, only behind the 1st Edition Shadowless.
Not to be confused with the “unlimited” version, the Shadowless Charizard is lacking a shadow along the right side of the holographic and remains one of the most collectible Charizard’s ever printed.
And because this wasn’t printed as much as the unlimited set, the Shadowless Charizard has remained and will likely remain an incredibly pricey card to get a hold of.
#14 – Japanese Shining Charizard #006 / Darkness to Light
Raw: ~$575 | PSA 10: ~$6,500
Coming in at #14 is the Japanese Shining Charizard from the Darkness to Light set. While it was once more expensive than its English counterpart, it has more recently dipped in price where the English version has held steady.
Regardless of that, the Japanese Shining Charizard is without a doubt one of the best Charizard Pokémon cards ever released. If you are fortunate enough to get your hands on one, then major hats off to you!
#13 – Charizard Legendary Collection Reverse Holo #3
Raw: ~$590 | PSA 10: ~$15,000
The Legendary Collection sets reverse holo cards are arguably the coolest holographic cards ever to have been released. And this Charizard is one from that set.
Sporting the same original Charizard picture that we all know and love, it’s hard not to want to add this guy into your collection. Unfortunately though, it is does make this list as a very expensive Charizard card.
It’s worth noting as well that the Legendary Collection Reverse Holos are very “touchy” cards. They scratch and show wear and damage very easily, which makes it VERY hard to get in a PSA 10.
If you do though, this card will out-sell almost everything else on this list. Average PSA 10 sold for this card is ~$15,000.
And because this holo pattern is so unique, it is an incredibly hard card to make a fake (though they do exist).
#12 – Charizard Gold Star #100
Raw: ~$725 | PSA 10: ~$17,000
The Gold Star Pokémon cards are some of the rarest and most sought after of any set. And this Charizard sits at the pinnacle of that list. If you compare just current PSA 10 prices, the Gold Star Charizard sits among the top few ever!
Despite being just edged out of the top 10, this is still an incredibly valuable and sought after Charizard. Its art was the first for Pokémon to grow outside of the borders (as you can see with the fire and wing) and it’s design remains one of the most unique Charizard cards ever created.
And once again unfortunately, this is a card that does have fakes on the market that look pretty close to the actual card. Be very careful in where and who you buy from on this one.
#11 – Shining Charizard #107
Raw: ~$750 | PSA 10: ~$4,000
While not quite breaking the top 10, the Shining Charizard from the Neo Destiny set is among the most popular and sought after on this list.
Sporting a very unique holo pattern, the shining cards from this set only had the Pokémon themselves as holo rather than the entire background. The look of these paired with the set not being printed as much put the Shining Charizard from it at an incredibly respectable value.
This card and his big brother (hint hint) do have fakes on the market so shop carefully if you’re trying to pick one up!
#10 – Charizard National Championships #100
Raw: ~$800 | PSA 10: ~$1,800
While keeping some of the remnants of the E-Reader Sets, the Pokémon Dragon set was actually part of the next EX Ruby & Sapphire set. This Charizard through was only given out to the participants at a Pokémon National Championship (hence the name).
While the original version of this card is nothing to scoff at (~$200), this version is one of the rarest and most expensive Charizard’s on the market.
#9 – Charizard Skyridge Reverse Holo #146
Raw: ~$850 | PSA 10: ~$3,400
Coming in at #9 is the Reverse Holo Charizard from the Skyridge set.
Note that there are two different versions of this card as well as the Japanese version (hint hint for later down in the list). While not as expensive (spoiler alert) as it’s regular holographic brother, the reverse holo Skyridge Charizard still makes the top 10 in the list.
At around $600, it’s definitely nothing to scoff at if you find one in your old collection.
#8 – Japanese Charizard Gold Star #52
Raw: ~$925 | PSA 10: ~$13,000
The Gold Star Pokémon cards are some of the rarest and most sought after of any set and the Japanese Gold Star Charizard sits at the top of all of them. Because Japanese printing tends to be better, the PSA 10 price of the English version actually passes that of the Japanese version.
When trying to pick up this card in raw form though, you may be looking to spend at least $1000 to get it. Happy hunting as it is not an easy one to come across.
#7 – Japanese Charizard EX Full Art #276/XY-P
Raw: ~$1,000 | PSA 10: ~$1,700
This is possibly the most interesting art of any Charizard on this list. If a Charizard being grabbed onto by a Venusaur isn’t cool enough, then there is no pleasing you.
This card was only only given out in Japan at a Gym Leader Challenge event in September 2016. This card has climbed in Value from September 2022 from $550 to $1000 as of January 2025. Getting a hold of one of these then would be quite a Pokeball on your belt (see what I did there?)
#6 – Japanese Charizard Expansion Pack No Rarity Symbol
Raw: ~$1,000 | PSA 10: ?
Not to be confused with the regular Japanese Charizard, this particular Charizard does not have a rarity symbol in the bottom right corner. While that may seem like a printing error, it actually signals that this was the first print of this set, akin to the 1st Edition Shadowless English version! Any Japanese card from this set then with no rarity symbol will cost exponentially more than one without!
And if that isn’t enough to make you interested, there are only 9 PSA 10 versions of this card in existence! That is far less than the 125 total 1st Edition Shadowless PSA 10’s of the English version. Any recent sales data for a PSA 10 can only be speculated on!
#5 – Charizard Skyridge #146
Raw: ~$1,200 | PSA 10: ~$16,000
The Skyridge Charizard is one of the best looking Charizard cards ever made (in my humble opinion). It is the most expensive card from one of the most expensive card sets ever made.
Pokémon cards weren’t selling quite as well so there wasn’t a lot of these being printed at the time of release. Add that to the fact that they are really great and unique looking cards and bam, #5 most expensive Charizard on the market.
This one like most of the others do have fake versions on the market. The fake have a blue hue and match the picture above EXACTLY. The real ones will have more of a white holo pattern, so buyer beware.
#4 – Charizard Evolutions Prerelease Staff #11
Raw: ~$1,400 | PSA 10: ~$10,000
While a lot of these Charizard’s were released in sets for the masses, this one was certainly not one of them. The chance of you randomly finding it in your attic binder then is…. basically 0.
This card was only given to select stores (i.e. staff members) coordinating the Evolutions pre-release tournaments. So without being one of these select stores, you won’t be able to get it initially and had to buy it via another means.
Because of that, it sneaks in at the #4 most expensive Charizard ever!
#3 – 1st Edition Shining Charizard #107
Raw: ~$1,600 | PSA 10: ~$12,000
At #3 is the rarer big brother of #13. The 1st edition Shining Charizard is a beautiful card and it’s one that you may possibly have in an old binder. Back when Pokémon cards came out, most of them were RUTHLESSLY played and traded, so it will be hard to find in decent shape.
And while the 1st Edition Shining Charizard sits at the most expensive of the Neo Destiny, set, any of the shining holos from that set will be worth a pretty penny.
This card does have fakes out in the market, so please do due diligence when buying it.
#2 – Japanese 1st Edition Charizard Mysterious Mountains #089
Raw: ~$2,200 | PSA 10: ~$14,000
While the US version of this card is incredibly popular, the Japanese version (known as Mysterious Mountains rather than Skyridge) has its own sizeable market and even more sizeable price than the English version!
As a matter of fact, this Japanese Charizard had a record sale in 2022. A PSA 10 version of this card sold for $40,800! While the PSA 10 price has dropped a little since then, it still holds an impressive price.
If you’re lucky enough to have one, then consider me impressed and jealous.
#1 – 1st Edition Shadowless Charizard
Raw: ~$3,500 | PSA 10: ~$250,000
The holy grail of Pokémon cards. The original 1st Edition Shadowless Charizard. As far as sold eBay listings are concerned, $3,500 is the average sold and will get you a pretty beat up version of this card. Back in 2021, this card raw sold on average for nearly $5k!
If you’re looking for anything decently nice, you will easily be spending upwards of $8k+ to get your hands on one of these bad boys. And if you want one in perfect condition? In 2022, a PSA 10 version of this card sold for $420,000.
It should be no surprise then that there are a LARGE number of fakes of this card in the market. Check out my other article on fakes if you’re considering one as I cover this card and a lot of its fake versions.
If you’re a serious collector though, this is THE card to have. Congrats if you happened to dig one out of your parents attic.
If you have one of these or any card on this list and are wondering if you should grade it, check out my other article on Pokémon card grading!
Summary
There you have it! The 25 most expensive Charizard cards of today. Congrats if you have any of them.
If you’re interested in selling one of the above or a collection of cards, send me an email at [email protected]!
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Thanks for reading!