Charizard
Detective Pikachu · 5/18 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
5/18
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
1,094
Last Updated
Mar 12, 2026
About Charizard
Charizard is a holographic rare card and one of the notable pulls from Detective Pikachu, numbered 5/18 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Charizard Price Analysis
The current market price for Charizard from Detective Pikachu is $9.00 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $4.00 to a high of $13.24. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $70.00 — approximately 7.8x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $39.99. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a +3.9% change. With a high volume of recorded sales (1,094+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Charizard
Professional grading is available for Charizard and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 8 5, BGS 9, CGC 10, CGC 6 5, CGC 8, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, CGC 9 5. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.83 | $4.00 | $4.39 | 117 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.83 | $3.88 | $3.88 | 44 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $11.21 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 8 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $69.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $18.74 | $15.00 | $22.47 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $8.67 | $20.30 | $20.30 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $39.99 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $70.00 | $139.69 | $139.69 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $12.60 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 20 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.56 | $3.44 | $3.44 | 45 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $9.50 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $9.00 | $4.00 | $13.24 | 489 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $152.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $39.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 23 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $8.27 | $14.01 | $14.01 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $7.50 | $17.99 | $17.99 | 3 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $10.28 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.26 | $4.02 | $8.31 | 270 |
Is Charizard a Good Investment?
Holographic rares like Charizard are among the most collected card types. They balance accessibility with genuine collectible appeal. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
