Charizard
Base Set 2 · 004/130 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Base Set 2Numara
004/130
Nadirlik
Holo Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
704
Last Updated
Feb 26, 2026
About Charizard
Charizard is a holographic rare card and one of the notable pulls from Base Set 2, numbered 004/130 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. As a premium-valued card, Charizard is worth protecting in a sleeve and top-loader at minimum — professional grading may further enhance its value.
Charizard Price Analysis
The current market price for Charizard from Base Set 2 is $342.47 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $331.32 to a high of $331.32. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $1,500 — approximately 4.4x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $1,750. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a +3.4% change. With a high volume of recorded sales (704+), 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 4 5, BGS 7, BGS 7 5, BGS 8 5, BGS 9, BGS 9 5, CGC 1, CGC 10. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this value, professional grading is strongly recommended. A high grade can significantly increase the card's market value and provides authentication and protection.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $146.95 | $119.99 | $119.99 | 5 |
| ebay | BGS 4 5 | $193.44 | $193.44 | $193.44 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 7 | $340.00 | $340.00 | $340.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $296.00 | $296.00 | $296.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $1,975 | $5,700 | $5,700 | 15 |
| ebay | CGC 1 | $149.99 | $149.99 | $149.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 2 | $250.00 | $275.00 | $275.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 2 5 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 5 5 | $279.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $499.00 | $385.00 | $385.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $499.00 | $499.00 | $499.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $197.50 | $188.50 | $188.50 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $250.50 | $289.99 | $289.99 | 25 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $307.48 | $300.00 | $300.00 | 25 |
| ebay | PSA 7 5 | $399.99 | $399.99 | $399.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $669.99 | $500.00 | $525.00 | 16 |
| ebay | SGC 5 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $189.58 | $179.99 | $189.98 | 52 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $257.69 | $247.99 | $247.99 | 94 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $124.14 | $114.77 | $114.77 | 118 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $342.47 | $331.32 | $331.32 | 23 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $164.89 | $179.99 | $179.99 | 79 |
| ebay | CGC 3 5 | $152.50 | $102.51 | $102.51 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 1 5 | $122.95 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $300.00 | $340.00 | $340.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $1,400 | $1,054 | $1,054 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $235.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $3,050 | $2,000 | $2,000 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $192.50 | $253.88 | $253.88 | 21 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $895.00 | $1,285 | $1,285 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $479.00 | $559.99 | $559.99 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $305.00 | $233.47 | $233.47 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $385.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 | 20 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $550.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 3 | $205.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 6 5 | $327.75 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | TAG 8 | $396.00 | $396.00 | $396.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $15,150 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $325.00 | $212.50 | $320.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $330.00 | $325.00 | $325.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $215.50 | $205.50 | $205.50 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $1,750 | $1,499 | $1,499 | 14 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $544.89 | $499.99 | $499.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $814.50 | $999.00 | $999.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,500 | $12,000 | $12,000 | 12 |
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.
