Many people think if they have a Charizard card they’ve hit the jackpot, which can be the case sometimes. Pokemon cards that look like this have spent a lot of time in the pockets of eager children who love Pokemon. Most 1st edition Pokemon cards we see are lower grades like this due to their long-time spent in circulation. We love buying low grade Charizard cards from collectors around the United States.
Numerically the Poor grade has a special place for a single “1” grade and that is the lowest the scale goes. These Charizard cards show evidence of considerable play with soiling, stains, splits, tears and paper pulls are all common for the grade. You may be wondering if I would buy a Pokemon card in this poor of condition… the answer is most definitely YES.Ī Pokemon card in Poor (P) condition will look similar to the card pictured above. Even cards that look like above, if rare enough, can be worth money. I couldn’t find an image of a completely destroyed Charizard, but I’ve owned plenty during my time collecting. However, I never owned a 1st edition Charizard card until much later in my life when I had the money to afford one. I vividly remember running around my elementary schoolyard trading Pokemon cards with fellow classmates. If you have a card similar to the one pictured above, you may have something incredibly valuable. The card number, shown at the bottom right corner of the card, is 4/102. The card was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, who still actively autographs Pokemon cards today. The picture above is the holy grail of Pokemon cards, the 1st edition, shadowless, Charizard card. Unlimited cards, sometimes called “with shadow” cards, have a shadow to the right of Charizard.
Shadowless cards have no 1st ed stamp, and no shadow to the right of Charizard. Fake Charizard cards look pretty obviously fake, but we’ll get more into spotting fakes a bit later in this post.īefore moving on to the next section it’s good to know the difference between 1st edition, shadowless, and shadow (unlimited) Charizard holographic cards.ġst Edition cards have a stamp at the lower left corner outside of the Charizard holo portrait. have made counterfeiting high-quality Pokemon cards today near impossible. Security features like we have today, textured layers, optically variable holo foils, and advanced printing techniques, etc. We’re almost always able to spot a fake card simply from the image, as long as the image is clear. Japanese counterfeit cards are not as common as the English versions, however, they do exist. Contact a Pokemon expert before selling any cards you own. We know from a fresh perspective these concepts and “Pokemon lingo” can be a little intimidating at first, and that’s why we’ve created this guide.ĭisclaimer: Do not fall victim to selling your valuable collection to a local pawn or card shop that may rob you of what your Pokemon cards are really worth.
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With all this being said, you may still be unsure of how to get started. Whether your Charizard is non-holo in poor condition or a 1st edition mint condition card with no flaws, we are here to help make sure you become educated about rare Pokemon cards. While we consider ourselves to be particularly specialized in Charizard collections, we take pride in having cast our net wide enough to have a strong understanding of market values for all types of collectible Pokemon cards. We’ve been collecting Pokemon trading cards now for over 20 years and consider ourselves to be the strongest Pokemon card buyers across the entire United States. One of the most valuable Charizard cards we’ve ever purchased was a 1st Edition Base Set Charizard in Gem Mint condition, meaning a perfect card with no scratches or wear. However, if you have a Charizard card your chances of having something of value increase dramatically. People often approach us with Pokemon collections thinking they have something incredibly rare and valuable when oftentimes this isn’t the case. As shown in our guide, some Charizard cards can be worth a lot more.
Old Charizard Pokemon cards can be worth anywhere between $25 to $100,000 depending on its condition, current market demand, and which set it came from.
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