Charizard
Base Set · 004/102 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Base SetNumara
004/102
Nadirlik
Holo Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
2,267
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Charizard
Charizard is a holographic rare card and one of the notable pulls from Base Set, numbered 004/102 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. Charizard is a high-end collectible that commands significant market value. Proper storage and professional grading are strongly recommended for cards at this price tier.
Charizard Price Analysis
The current market price for Charizard from Base Set is $522.70 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $599.99 to a high of $599.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $16,500 — approximately 31.6x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $2,500. Over the past 30 days, Charizard has increased in value by +11.6%, indicating growing demand among collectors. With a high volume of recorded sales (2,267+), 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: ACE 10, ACE 2, ACE 5, ACE 9, BGS 2 5, BGS 3, BGS 4, BGS 4 5. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED, NEAR MINT. For a card at this price level, professional grading is essential. The authentication, protection, and potential value increase make it a worthwhile investment. Consider PSA, BGS, or CGC depending on your preference.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 4 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $111.03 | $111.03 | $111.03 | 1 |
| ebay | ACE 2 | $187.32 | $187.32 | $187.32 | 3 |
| ebay | ACE 5 | $241.90 | $241.90 | $241.90 | 2 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $39.77 | $39.77 | $39.77 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 2 5 | $202.50 | $114.50 | $114.50 | 15 |
| ebay | BGS 3 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 4 | $310.00 | $299.00 | $299.00 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 4 5 | $255.00 | $255.00 | $255.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 6 5 | $500.00 | $335.00 | $335.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 7 | $510.00 | $545.00 | $545.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $640.00 | $591.00 | $591.00 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $958.79 | $700.00 | $700.00 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $1,136 | $920.00 | $920.00 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $3,350 | $4,250 | $4,250 | 25 |
| ebay | CGC 1 5 | $210.00 | $210.00 | $210.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 3 | $269.99 | $265.00 | $265.00 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 3 5 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $289.00 | $295.00 | $310.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $395.00 | $489.99 | $489.99 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $450.00 | $420.00 | $420.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $399.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $16,500 | $142.74 | $142.74 | 84 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $255.00 | $274.00 | $274.00 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 2 5 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $365.00 | $350.00 | $365.00 | 83 |
| ebay | PSA 5 5 | $733.14 | $733.14 | $733.14 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 5 | $575.00 | $575.00 | $575.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 3 5 | $269.00 | $269.00 | $269.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 4 5 | $345.00 | $345.00 | $345.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 6 5 | $465.00 | $513.19 | $513.19 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,100 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $230.38 | $206.05 | $254.40 | 239 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $522.70 | $599.99 | $599.99 | 75 |
| tcgplayer | CGC 8 | $775.00 | $775.00 | $775.00 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $176.46 | $140.00 | $229.95 | 291 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $159.79 | $210.50 | $260.00 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $799.00 | $794.99 | $794.99 | 11 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $285.00 | $350.00 | $350.00 | 35 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $700.00 | $600.00 | $600.00 | 87 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $699.00 | $645.00 | $699.00 | 19 |
| ebay | CGC 1 | $148.15 | $350.00 | $350.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $349.99 | $340.99 | $355.00 | 86 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $675.00 | $725.00 | $725.00 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 1 5 | $399.99 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $270.00 | $290.00 | $290.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $6,000 | $500.00 | $500.00 | 100 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $547.50 | $504.00 | $504.00 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $299.99 | $260.00 | $305.00 | 8 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $1,613 | $1,662 | $1,662 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $464.61 | $435.00 | $475.00 | 91 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $1,323 | $1,399 | $1,399 | 27 |
| ebay | TAG 5 | $305.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $266.14 | $170.00 | $170.00 | 85 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $499.00 | $445.02 | $445.02 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $1,447 | N/A | N/A | — |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $414.84 | $330.00 | $330.00 | 138 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $250.00 | $288.00 | $288.00 | 60 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $1,200 | $988.00 | $988.00 | 56 |
| ebay | CGC 2 5 | $140.00 | $165.03 | $165.03 | 39 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $1,175 | $2,450 | $2,450 | 63 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $2,500 | $37.56 | $37.56 | 56 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $319.99 | $290.00 | $290.00 | 3 |
| ebay | SGC 6 | $400.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $327.78 | $290.00 | $329.97 | 272 |
Is Charizard a Good Investment?
Holographic rares like Charizard are among the most collected card types. They balance accessibility with genuine collectible appeal. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. 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.
